Celebrating the Strength and Heart of Military Kids
Apr 1, 2026
Happy Month of the Military Child! Every April, we celebrate the Month of the Military Child — a time to cheer for the amazing kids behind the uniform. Military life …
How to Read Aloud to Tweens and Teens (Without Making It Weird)
Mar 24, 2026
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 …
Volunteer Spotlight
Mar 19, 2026
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 …
The Power of Reading Aloud — Even in the Teen Years
Mar 2, 2026
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 …
Volunteer Spotlight: Get Off Your Rockers Bring Joy to Service
Feb 20, 2026
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 …
United Through Reading and Elva Resa Publishing Announce Multiyear Strategic Collaboration
Feb 19, 2026
(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 …
Announcing the 2026 Book for the Military Child!
Feb 5, 2026
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, …
Storytime Celebrations: Black History Month
Feb 2, 2026
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 …
Kickstart Storytime: 3 Strategies for Busy Parents
Jan 7, 2026
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: …
How to Build Reading Confidence in Kids: 6 Proven Tips for Families
Dec 15, 2025
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 …
