Reach Out and Read Rhode Island

06/03/2026

We're excited to be joining Rhode Island Center for the Book for their Kids Reading Across Rhode Island kickoff event on June 13th! We hope to see you there!

Join us on June 13th! Free books, games, arts+crafts, Kona Ice and more! Meet Nikki Grimes and get your book signed!

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

The weather looks perfect for Read & Romp this Saturday, June 6th! We hope you'll join us at Roger Williams Park Carousel for free carousel rides, crafts, activities, snacks and of course, books! Event runs from 11am-1pm. Activities are designed for children age 7 and under but all are welcome!

05/27/2026

A huge shout-out to this team at Collette who took a few hours out of their busy day to sticker over 2,000 books for us! These books are now ready to head to sites with a sticker with a QR code that leads families to our website for more literacy resources! Thank you Collette!

05/22/2026

Since 2018, we have been partnering with Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island to host Read & Romp at the Roger Williams Park Carousel. This year's event will take place on Saturday June 6th from 11am-1pm. Our free event offers carousel rides, snacks, crafts, games, and of course books! We hope that you can join us!

05/14/2026

It was an honor to have the opportunity to speak at the American Academy of Pediatrics, Rhode Island Chapter Annual Meeting last night and share an update on our work and our vision for the future. Thank you for all you do for the children of RI and for helping making our vision a reality!

05/13/2026

Reading together-early and often, and with love-is one of the most powerful investments you can make in a child's life.
By age 3, a child's brain has formed most of its neural connections and is 80 percent developed. Regular exposure to language, reading, and an abundance of loving interactions make a huge difference for vocabulary, school readiness, and emotional development.
Books, literacy guidance, and shared stories are low-cost, high-return investments-helping children, families and communities thrive. 📚❤

05/11/2026

What an honor to be invited to participate in the Head Start Multicultural Night! This annual tradition brings Head Start families together to enjoy an evening filled food, music, dancing, games and learning. It was a joy to see children families and staff come together to celebrate diversity and community together. We ensured every child went home with a book! 📚✨❤

05/09/2026

We were excited to debut a video at our Spring Breakfast made by our friends at West Bay RI showcasing our partnership. If you missed it there, check it out now!

05/08/2026

It was wonderful to join RIght from the Start and other early childhood organizations at the State House yesterday for Strolling Thunder to show support for high quality childcare.