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 …
Best Celebrity Readers According to Military Families
Mar 25, 2020
Across the country, parents adjusting to a new normal of social distancing and homeschooling have been scrambling to find online resources to keep kids busy. Children’s authors and celebrities are …
Reading Together, No Matter What:
A Message from our CEO on COVID-19
Mar 16, 2020
In these uncertain times as we all face new challenges presented by COVID-19, we are thinking of our military families who continue to serve. In particular, we have seen National …
Trustee Member Spotlight – Michael McBride
Feb 26, 2020
Michael McBride is Vice President, Legislative Affairs at BAE Systems, Inc., an international defense, aerospace, and security company that delivers a full range of products and services for air, land …
Curnow Family’s Worries Lessened Thanks to UTR
Jan 31, 2020
Merah and Chad Curnow went to high school together in Butte, Montana, but it was not until their ten-year high school reunion that Merah started falling for the Navy Sailor …