Reach Out and Read donates books to Sanford Bemidji

Reach Out and Read.png — Reach Out and Read Northern Minnesota Program Specialist Cate Belleveau, right, presents children's book donations to Laurel Robinson at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

By Pioneer Staff Report

November 09, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Reach Out and Read Minnesota recently provided Sanford Bemidji Medical Center with sets of children鈥檚 literature to distribute during well-child visits at the clinic.

Books focusing on Native American culture were among those donated via a Reach Out and Read Minnesota grant funded by the Mdewakanton Sioux Community, a release said.

Additionally, books for disabled youth and their families were given through a 35 in 35 program celebrating Reach Out and Read's national anniversary of 35 years of supporting youth literacy from an early age. These books will help children with autism, ADHD, physical limitations, and deaf and blind communities, added the release.

For more information about Reach Out and Read Minnesota鈥檚 work, visit

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Reach Out and Read donates books to Sanford Bemidji

Reach Out and Read Minnesota recently provided Sanford Bemidji Medical Center with sets of children鈥檚 literature to distribute during well child visits at the clinic.