Storybook Ball 2025 Event Highlights
Oct 9, 2025
On Saturday, October 4, United Through Reading hosted the local military community at its sold-out 2025 Storybook Ball. From the vibrant decor to the stories shared, the evening celebrated our […]
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Using Books to Share Positivity on World Smile Day
Oct 3, 2025
World Smile Day, celebrated on the first Friday of October each year, is a reminder of the power of a simple smile. Created in 1999 by Harvey Ball, the artist […]
How to Use Books to Teach Empathy and Kindness
Sep 19, 2025
Military families know change. A new base, a new school, a parent leaving for deployment—our kids often walk into situations where they are the “new one” or feel like the […]
United Through Reading Welcomes New Board Members
Sep 18, 2025
United Through Reading is pleased to welcome three members to our Board: Ann Hammell, Mark Martinez, and York Rasmusson. Ann Hammel is an accomplished Vice President of Human Resources at […]
How Dollar General, PepsiCo & 250 Volunteers Made a Nationwide Impact
Aug 28, 2025
Every year, Dollar General hosts a multi-day leadership conference. This year in Nashville, TN, the conference opened with more than just speeches—it began with impact, inspiration, and community service. Our […]
A Weekend of Connection: Military Appreciation Night at Rate Field
Aug 27, 2025
On July 25th, United Through Reading proudly joined fellow military-support organizations for Military Appreciation Night at Rate Field’s iconic Crosstown Series White Sox vs. Cubs game. This unforgettable evening, hosted […]
10 Tips to Make Screen Time Count: Maximizing the Power of Recorded Storytime for Military Families
Aug 11, 2025
In today’s digital world, screen time often gets a bad rap. But for military families—where deployments and training can mean weeks or months apart—screen time can be a powerful bridge […]
USAA Volunteers Bring Joy to 15,000 Military Children
Aug 5, 2025
April 2025 marked a milestone of impact and heart, as United Through Reading and USAA joined forces in honor of Month of the Military Child. Across eight USAA campus locations—including […]
How to Find Age-Appropriate Books for Gifted Reader
Jul 24, 2025
Gifted readers often present a unique challenge to caregivers, educators, and librarians. These children typically read well above grade level in terms of decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension, but that doesn’t […]
Carter’s Employees Conquer the Toughest Challenge—And Raise $18,936 for Military Families!
Jun 20, 2025
Team Carter’s x United Through Reading Grab your sweatbands and rally cries—because Team Carter’s showed up and showed out at the April 26-27, 2025, Tough Mudder in Atlanta, turning grit […]