Support Early Literacy + Connected Families in CO!

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Help ensure all Colorado kids build strong foundations and enter school prepared to succeed!

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Some of my fondest memories begin with a book in hand and a child curled up beside me, eyes wide with anticipation. As a parent, reading to my kids was more than just a nightly ritual—it was our special time to bond, imagine, and discover the world together. Now, as a grandparent, I've been blessed to continue this tradition. These moments, full of laughter and wonder, built connections that I cherish!

Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how reading with children opens doors to learning and growth. It sparks creativity, strengthens vocabulary, and fosters a lifelong love for books. Early literacy is not just about learning to read—it’s about learning to think. When we read to kids, we help them build the foundational skills they’ll need for school, relationships, and life.

Research consistently shows that children who are read to regularly are better prepared for academic success. It nurtures their ability to focus, listen, and ask questions. More importantly, it instills an emotional closeness—a feeling of safety, love, and belonging—that is priceless.

Please join me in supporting Reach Out and Read Colorado this Colorado Gives Day!

I’m proud to support Reach Out and Read Colorado, an organization dedicated to giving families the tools and resources they need to make reading a central part of their lives. By partnering with pediatric care providers, Reach Out and Read Colorado puts books directly into the hands of children, especially those in underserved communities.

I invite you to join me in supporting this vital work. Your donation to Reach Out and Read Colorado can ensure that more children experience the joy and benefits of being read to. Every gift helps foster a new generation of readers and thinkers—children who will carry the love of stories with them for a lifetime.

Reach Out and Read Colorado’s program not only provides families with books to build home libraries, but it also promotes learning and skill building for both parents and children. The simple act of unplugging and reading a book together is proven to increase brain and language development, create strong parent-child connections, and improve kindergarten readiness— And when a child is set up for success from an early age, the possibilities and opportunities are endless!

If you, like me, believe in the power of reading to transform lives, I encourage you to make a donation to Reach Out and Read Colorado. Together, we can help open doors for every child, one book at a time.