Archive for the ‘UTR Stories’ Category

melodye and kenneth whitesell with kissing hand book, daughter in navy uniform holding phone

Whitesell family connects with The Kissing Hand

May 24, 2023

When Melodye Whitesell’s family was facing their first deployment with children in the 1990s, Melodye worried about her young children and possible separation anxiety from their dad, now Vice Admiral […]

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Veterans Day in the Classroom with UTR

Nov 23, 2022

In 2023, United Through Reading celebrated Veterans Day with 650 classrooms from preschool through high school seniors around the world with a virtual Story Time with a Service Member.   United […]

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Fall Road Show is Underway

Oct 18, 2022

United Through Reading’s Fall Road Show is underway on the East Coast! The Mobile Story Station East will be on the road for a week and a half traveling throughout […]

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The Story of Book Lovers

Aug 9, 2022

Book lovers Day is recognized annually on August 9th and to celebrate United Through Reading will introduce you to a pair of our volunteers that fell in love while sharing […]

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How UTR supports Coast Guard Ohana

Aug 3, 2022

The United States Coast Guard is celebrating its 232nd birthday on August 4, 2022. United Through Reading wishes all Coasties a Happy Birthday! To celebrate, we spoke with Chief Warrant Officer […]

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