Pa. Pediatricians Want to Help Improve Child Literacy Rates by 'Prescribing' Books at Health Visits

90.5 WESA

Aug 7, 2026

Describes a book prescription program that is expanding across Pennsylvania including into rural areas. The program includes a book at each checkup and aims to improve literacy, promote brain development, and build trust between pediatricians and families.

Children and youth · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Pennsylvania