Volunteer Week Spotlight: Cori Trumbull
Apr 19, 2023
Volunteers are a big part of the United Through Reading family. With two Mobile Story Stations, and recording locations worldwide, we need active volunteers to help keep our program running …
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, …
The Five Big Ideas of Literacy and How You Can Best Help Your Emerging Reader
Feb 16, 2023
Parents are generally interested in helping their children be the best version of themselves; they take great pains to provide opportunities for success. This often comes in the form of …
United Through Reading and First Lady Jill Biden collaborated to support military children during National Governors Association Winter Meeting
Feb 13, 2023
United Through Reading provided 800 reading ready kits for distribution to National Guard families around the country. WASHINGTON (February 13, 2023) — On Saturday, the First Lady, Second Gentleman, U.S. …
Celebrating the Books of Black History Month
Feb 6, 2023
United Through Reading celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans all year long, but during February’s Black History Month there is no better time to check out some of …
How Reading Helped to Influence Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 13, 2023
Most Americans know and remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as one of our nation’s foremost American Civil Rights leaders, great thinkers, and important shapers of history. However, before Dr. …
Make 2023 The Year You Resolve To Read: Seven Tips to Get Your Family Started
Jan 5, 2023
At the onset of the New Year, legions of people are in resolution mode. Exercise more. Eat better. Use that gym membership. Stay in touch with friends and loved ones. …