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Today’s the day to help break a world record – and what better way to do that than reading with your children, family, and friends? It’s Jumpstart’s Read for the …

In 2006, Gunnery Sgt. Caleb Eames, USMC, had just moved his wife Monette and one-year-old son Jacob to San Diego, California when he received short notice that he would be …

It’s October and at United Through Reading that means we’re gearing up for one of our favorite campaigns — Jumpstart’s Read for the Record®! The campaign seeks to mobilize millions …

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 3, 2016 – Maisy Mouse, Candlewick Press’ popular children’s storybook character, will be on hand at this year’s United Through Reading (UTR) booth (#2224) to support service …

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 3, 2016 – Maisy Mouse, Candlewick Press’ popular children’s story book character, will be on hand at this year’s United Through Reading (UTR) booth (#2224) to support …

In 2015, United Through Reading sent 22,000 video recordings home to military children, worked with more than 500 volunteers, explored internet-based recording options, operated more than 260 UTR recording locations …

Learn more about the Storybook Ball and purchase tickets here.

At United Through Reading (UTR) we often emphasize the benefits of the read-aloud experience for the deployed service members and the military children who receive our UTR packages, including a …

Literacy is at the heart of United Through Reading’s mission. We have always valued the early literacy education of military children through the read-aloud experience.   In support of International …

For children, summertime is a season full of backyard play, trips to the swimming pool, and popsicle juice running down the chin. It’s a time when books, studies and homework …