UTR Staff’s Favorite Books
Jun 22, 2020
At United Through Reading, we want to help your military family be mission and reading ready. Daily reading is a key part of strengthening a child’s literacy skills and educational …
STEM the Summer Slide with Northrop Grumman
Jun 15, 2020
Every summer we STEM the Summer Slide with our partners at Northrop Grumman. Summer Our entire Summer book kit features 18 books featuring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math subjects. The …
Who Was? History Bee Champion
Supports Military Families
Supports Military Families
Jun 10, 2020
Quade Kelley, a fifth-grader from Encinitas, Calif., had one focus — to be the very first National Champion of The Who Was? History Bee, a contest inspired by the Who …
United Through Reading and Elva Resa Publishing Partner to Deliver Digital Books to Service Members During COVID-19
May 28, 2020
United Through Reading and Elva Resa Publishing announced a new partnership today to ensure service members with limited or no access to physical books can still remain connected to their …
United Through Reading Brings Respite During Coronavirus Crisis
May 28, 2020
The Gilbert family is no stranger to time apart due to deployments and trainings during their time in the Navy. But the COVID-19 crisis presented new challenges. A four-week planned …
Benefits of Audiobooks in a Screen Heavy Environment
May 27, 2020
We’re excited to share reading resources from Molly Haskin, UTR’s Director of Army and Air Force Programs, and a licensed, certified Speech Language Pathologist, with you. These tips will help you …
Reader’s Digest Foundation Donates $2 Million to United Through Reading in Support of Military Families
May 20, 2020
Foundation is Keystone Sponsor of READiness 365 Campaign, promoting literacy for military families during this unprecedented time NEW YORK (May 20, 2020) – The Reader’s Digest Foundation announced today its …
United Through Reading in a COVID-19 World
Apr 29, 2020
In many ways, military families are just like civilians during the coronavirus pandemic. We’re all — military and civilians alike — holed up in our homes, suffering through virtual schooling, …
What Reading Aloud Looks Like At Different Ages
Apr 27, 2020
We’re excited to share reading resources from Molly Haskin, UTR’s Director of Army and Air Force Programs, and a licensed, certified Speech Language Pathologist, with you. These tips will help …
Books for Coping During COVID-19
Apr 21, 2020
During these unpredictable times of disruption to normal routines and everyday events for military children, one comforting routine remains unwavering: storytime! While storytime is comforting and soothing in and of …