From: Payne, Rachel <R.Payne_at_BrooklynPublicLibrary.org>
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:11:09 -0400

Thanks for brining up programs where doctors "prescribe" reading with children to parents. Brooklyn Public Library has worked with Reach Out and Read (http://www.reachoutandread.org/) for several years and I have seen first hand the impact they can have on families who might otherwise read with their child. One of the key ingredients in these programs is the voice of authority, the doctor, saying it is important to read with your child. If a parent hears that reading is important from their doctor, it has all the more weight. My son's pediatrician, who I absolutely love, can influence me like no one else. Maybe we can encourage doctors to also spread the message that reading picture books with your 3 and 4 year old is one of the best things you can do and there is no need to abandon them for chapter books.

Best, Rachel

Rachel Payne Children's and Family Services Brooklyn Public Library Neighborhood Services Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238 phone: 718-230-2233 r.payne_at_brooklynpubliclibrary.org website: http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/first5years/
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