United Through Reading Announces Carter’s Charitable Foundation, Inc. as the Mission Reconnect sponsor of its Operation Storytime Campaign
May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024, San Diego, CA – United Through Reading is honored to announce that Carter’s Charitable Foundation, Inc. will serve as the Mission Reconnect sponsor for their Operation Storytime …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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, …
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 …
