Dr. Marny Dunlap

Dr. Marny Dunlap, a pediatric professor and medical director at Reach Out and Read Oklahoma, and Callee Boulware, regional director for the Carolinas, discuss groundbreaking findings from their impact study. They reveal how exposure to the program increases caregiver reading frequency and interactive behaviors with children. The conversation highlights surprising outcomes, such as strong clinician commitment and scalable implementation. They also touch on the link between early reading and mitigating toxic stress, emphasizing the need for continued investment in early literacy initiatives.