10 Ways to Keep Your Kids Connected to Reading This Summer
Jul 17, 2023
Whether you are looking to prevent the Summer Slide or make this your family’s best reading year yet, keeping your kids connected to reading over the summer months offers practical …
Celebrating the Books of Independence Day
Jul 3, 2023
Since 1776, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, concerts, and parades, to more informal family gatherings and cookouts. Whether you …
On the Road with UTR: How to Utilize Story Time App Features on Road Trips, Vacations, or During a PCS
Jun 16, 2023
Before hitting the road, be sure you have downloaded and installed the United Through Reading App (here for the App Store and here for Google Play). Once you have the …
Summer Slide Resources for Parents
Jun 15, 2023
Summer Slide is an academic term that has existed since the 1980s. It describes the learning loss that can happen to students while they’re out of school over the summer …
5 Tips for Preventing Learning Loss During the Summer Break
Jun 5, 2023
School may be wrapping up for the year where you live, but just because there’s a pause on classroom learning, it doesn’t mean all learning needs to stop. For many …
How To Start A Book Club This Summer
May 5, 2023
There is no rule that reading should be a seasonal affair. In fact, reading is in season in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. However, for many students, summer is a …
5 Tips for Cataloging, Storing, and Moving Your Book Collections
Apr 18, 2023
Whether you are in your forever-home or relocate every few years, managing a growing book collection can have its stresses. Perhaps you feel like you don’t have any extra space …
Introducing Book for the Military Child
Apr 4, 2023
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child (MOMC). During the entire month over 1.6 million military children are celebrated for the challenges and unique experiences they face. …
3 Reasons Why You Should Make Reading Part of Your Daily Household Routines
Mar 17, 2023
These days family life feels incredibly busy and full. From working, managing the home, dealing with military life, to raising children in various stages of development, the last thing on …
Women’s History Month: Settle Into a Good Book About a Fearless Female
Mar 7, 2023
At the turn of the 19th century, women gathered in the nation’s capital to represent themselves and their constitutional amendment guaranteeing their right to vote. In fact, on March 13, …
