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UTR Volunteer Jim Whitman is seated, holding a brown teddy bear. the bear is wearing a UTR t-shirt.

Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Whitman

Apr 23, 2024

Jim Whitman has been a United Through Reading volunteer for more than three years. Never one to shy away from a volunteer opportunity, Jim can be found sharing UTR program […]

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Exploring the World Through Books: Eight Books to Teach Kids About the Earth

Apr 21, 2024

In a world increasingly dominated by digital distractions, instilling a love and appreciation for the Earth in our children has never been more crucial. Earth Day serves as a poignant […]

Cover of the children's book Ty's Travels All Aboard, United Through Reading's 2024 Book for the Military Child. Headshots of Author Kelly Starling Lyons

Introducing the 2024 Book for the Military Child

Apr 1, 2024

United Through Reading (UTR) today announced Ty’s Travels: All Aboard by acclaimed children’s book author Kelly Starling Lyons as the 2024 Book for the Military Child, an annual designation by […]

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Military Family Spring Break Staycation: Unleash Reading Adventures at Home!

Mar 26, 2024

The change in weather and longer light signals spring break is approaching. Hard to believe it! You don’t have to plan a grand vacation or have expansive travel plans to […]

United Through Reading Volunteer Gabrielle Juskiewicz and her family photographed on a beach.

Volunteer Spotlight: Gabrielle Juskiewicz

Mar 7, 2024

The Juskiewiczs are not only a Navy family but also a Submariner family of 15+ years. This means that when dad Brian is deployed, he likely will not have access […]

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Five Ways to Nurture the Gifted Reader Inside Your Child

Feb 21, 2024

Every child has unique strengths and talents. Sometimes, one of those shines exceptionally bright: a love for reading that exceeds their age group. These “gifted readers” can devour books at […]

A family of four are seated on a couch. The mother holds a book they are all looking at. The two children are yourng girls. Both hold stuffed animals.

Cultivating Curious Minds: Seven Ways to Model Good Reading Habits for Children

Feb 7, 2024

In an age of digital distractions and instant gratification, nurturing a love for reading in children can feel like an uphill battle. But the benefits of fostering a reading habit […]

Remembering RADM Fran Holian, Former United Through Reading Board Chair

Remembering Fran Holian

Feb 2, 2024

United Through Reading lost one of our biggest supporters and longtime leaders, RADM Fran Holian (retired), on November 17, 2023, after a battle with cancer. During Fran’s illustrious Navy career, […]

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Five Ways to Use Books to Help Children Navigate Grief and Loss

Jan 22, 2024

At United Through Reading, we understand the profound power of stories. They transport us to different worlds and offer unique windows into the human experience. But perhaps their most transformative […]

Meet our 2024 Reading Trackers

Jan 11, 2024

For 34 years, United Through Reading has championed literacy and connection in military families. For 2024, we have launched three FREE printable reading trackers to ignite your family’s love of […]