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| From left: Heather Hoven-Glass, library supervisor at the USA Biomedical Library; Andrea Wright, associate librarian at the USA Biomedical Library; and USA pediatrician Dr. Cindy Sheets. |
The books were donated to the pediatric clinic�s Reach Out and Read Program. This non-profit organization encourages early literacy and school readiness nationwide by giving books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading.
�Multiple studies have shown that the possession of books, plus being read aloud to at an early age greatly improves a child's vocabulary and preschool readiness,� said USA pediatrician Dr. Cindy Sheets.
In addition to the Reach Out and Read guidelines of providing books to children from 2 months to 5 years of age, USA Children�s Medical Center also provides books to children at sick visits.
The book drive has been an annual event during National Library Week since 2012. �We always have great participation from departments across the university,� said Andrea Wright, information services coordinator at the USA Biomedical Library. �It was a big success.�
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