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Note: This is Part Two of a two-part series. Check out Part One! So you’re open to the idea of reading aloud again. But now you’re thinking: My teen has practice until 8:30. My tween would rather be on a screen. Isn’t this going to feel… awkward? It doesn’t have to. Reading aloud to older …

At United Through Reading, our volunteers keep military families connected — from welcoming families at events to stickering books and running Story Stations around the world. We couldn’t do this work without them. Volunteering is a true win‑win‑win: for organizations, communities, and the volunteers themselves. This month, we’re spotlighting one of our incredible volunteers, Jessica …

There’s a moment that sneaks up on most parents. Your child reads a whole book independently. Maybe several. And you think, Well… I guess bedtime stories are over. After all, they can read on their own now. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough: the benefits of reading aloud don’t disappear when kids hit double digits. …

At United Through Reading, we place tens of thousands of children’s books into the hands of military families each year. But before those books arrive at events and homes around the world, there’s an important step in the journey — they get stickered. Each sticker invites families to record a story and connect with us. …

(San Diego, CA, and St. Paul, MN, February 19, 2026)—United Through Reading (UTR) and Elva Resa Publishing LLC (Elva Resa) are excited to announce a multiyear strategic collaboration. The expanded relationship strengthens both organizations’ shared mission to support the well‑being of military families through the power of reading. Building on decades of program support, this …

Elva Resa to Publish Home Moves With Me, Mi hogar se muda conmigo Selected by United Through Reading to be the 2026 Book for the Military Child (St. Paul, MN, February 5, 2026)— Award-winning independent publisher Elva Resa Publishing is pleased to announce that United Through Reading has selected Elva Resa’s newest picture book, in …

At United Through Reading, we celebrate the achievements, resilience, and cultural contributions of African Americans all year long. During Black History Month, we’re especially proud to highlight some of our most cherished stories—books that honor the historic and cultural influence African Americans have had on our nation and continue to have today. If you haven’t …

A new year feels like a fresh page—full of stories waiting to be shared. If reading more with your kids is one of your 2026 goals, here’s the good news: the best reading habits are not about perfection. They are about simple, joyful routines that fit your real life. These three strategies make it easy …

You’ve built up your reluctant reader, and now they are choosing to read on their own! Fantastic! Now, how do you build your reader to feel capable of reading? These strategies are most effective for emerging readers, typically in kindergarten through 3rd grade, although they can also be adapted for older readers who struggle. Start …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melanie Sheridan, Senior Marketing Manager – press@utr.org | (858) 481-7323 United Through Reading Appoints Carrie Valentine Fuller as Chief Executive Officer; Sally Ann Zoll, Ed.D., Transitions to Executive Chairman and Board Member San Diego, CA — December 8, 2025 — United Through Reading (UTR), the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to connecting …