Finding New Ways to Use UTR
Jul 30, 2021
The Cheesemans have four children: Riley, 12; Mackenzie, 9; Jaxton, 7; and Corbin, 3. Kelly says of her kids, “they love to read, but they’re not really strong with it.” They …
United Through Reading Launches Literacy Advisory Council at Annual Tribute to Military Families
Jul 22, 2021
Media contact: jessicahall@utr.org Washington, D.C. — United Through Reading (UTR) announced the formation of a new Literacy Advisory Council tonight at their Tribute to Military Families in Washington, D.C. The …
“Too Good to Be True”
May 26, 2021
When Hitomi McAbee first heard about United Through Reading from an MCCS Miramar event, she thought that it was too good to be true. After downloading the UTR app, receiving …
STEM the Summer Slide in 2021 with our latest books
May 24, 2021
This summer maintain your reading routine with our STEM the Summer Slide books coming soon to your local Story Station. The “summer slide” is what happens when young minds sit …
United Through Reading App Wins EdTech Cool Tool Awards
May 20, 2021
Finalists and winners for The EdTech Awards 2021 have been announced to a worldwide audience of educators, technologists, students, parents, and policymakers interested in building a better future for learners …
Storytime with a Service Member
May 14, 2021
Since January, service members, spouses, and their kids have gathered outside at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to read a story together and do a craft. Storytime with a Service Member was …
Early Literacy Language Development Resources
Apr 21, 2021
During our April 21 webinar focused on Advancing Literacy Skills in Military Children, Ms. Barbara Thompson and Dr. Lee Beers discussed the importance of literacy in all children, focusing specifically …
Carter’s Charitable Foundation’s Commitment to Military Children
Apr 15, 2021
Carter’s Charitable Foundation is helping hundreds of military children continue to share storytime with the service members they love through their support of six United Through Reading Story Stations and …
United Through Reading Releases White Paper Highlighting Study that Reading with Military Children Helps Strengthen Their Literacy Skills
Mar 25, 2021
San Diego, CA, March 25, 2021 – Life for military children is filled with unique challenges yet a new study finds that the power of reading together with parents can …
Books Celebrating Asian Americans
Mar 23, 2021
Books are an amazing way to learn about the world around us, including the many cultures that make up America. Whether celebrating your own heritage or learning about others, pick …