We’re so excited to announce that we will be adding a third Mobile Story Station (MSS) in the coming months! If you’re not in the know, an MSS is a …

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 …

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 …

United Through Reading proudly welcomes Carrie Valentine Fuller, MBA as our new Chief Executive Officer. Carrie has been part of the UTR family since early 2025, leading the advancement team …

When should you start reading to your child? The answer might surprise you: it’s never too early. Even before your baby understands words, the simple act of reading aloud creates …

Deployment doesn’t just mean physical distance—it means missing bedtimes, inside jokes, and the small moments that make up childhood. For military families, one of the hardest losses is the nightly …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …