Shilpa Rajagopal, MD/MPH Student
Madeline R. Steck, PhD Student
School of Public and Population Health
Reading Together is a student-led initiative that supports early childhood literacy by providing free book packages to new parents at the Mother/Baby Unit at UTMB Health in Galveston. Each package includes bilingual board books, a literacy activity calendar, informational brochures and resources from Rosenberg Library. With research showing that reading from infancy promotes language development and school readiness, it also recognizes that many families lack access or awareness. This project helps bridge that gap. Monthly volunteer visits also offer families meaningful opportunities for connection and confidence through shared reading.