Drink a Beer by the Bay and Support United Through Reading!
Oct 1, 2015
On Saturday, October 10th at 12:00 p.m. come enjoy Beer by the Bay a local beer fest like no other — Island Style — hosted by the Islander Ladies Club …
Help United Through Reading Break the Reading Record This Year!
Sep 30, 2015
At United Through Reading, we’re gearing up for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record®, a campaign to mobilize millions of children and adults to take part in the world’s largest shared reading …
UTR Talks with Author, Petrell Marie Özbay
Sep 21, 2015
United Through Reading recently had the privilege of sitting down with award-winning author, Petrell Marie Özbay, who wrote Xs and Os for Gabby Ann. Petrell wrote the book to …
Join us for the 7th annual Storybook Ball in Coronado, CA
Sep 17, 2015
This year’s Storybook Ball will celebrate the 26th anniversary of United Through Reading’s remarkable efforts to connect nearly two million military moms, dads and children through the power of reading …
An Interview with Camo Cuddles Author Barbara Keene
Aug 12, 2015
United Through Reading recently had the opportunity to speak with Barbara Keene, author of Camo Cuddles. In her book, Camo, the eagle, flies hugs and kisses from children to their deployed parents …
Working to STEM the Summer Slide
Jul 30, 2015
Story time is a part of a nightly routine in households across America. It’s a great time for children to expand their imaginations, connect with their parents and enhance their …
United Through Reading Isn’t Just for Mom and Dad!
Jul 24, 2015
Happy National Aunt and Uncle Day! That’s right, today marks National Aunt and Uncle Day, a day to celebrate the special place in our hearts often filled by our parents’ …
United Through Reading in TODAY Parents’ “Parenting over Skype”
Jul 5, 2015
United Through Reading was recently featured in TODAY Parents’ “Parenting over Skype: 7 lessons from military families.” On the Fourth of July three years ago, Petty Officer 2nd Class …
A Letter to a Military Child from Author Dan Gemeinhart
Jul 1, 2015
I was little when my dad left with his Army unit to spend a year in Korea. Really little – about five years old. I was way too young to …
10 Books to STEM the Summer Slide with United Through Reading!
Jun 9, 2015
Summer time is finally here, and we know you’re in the midst of planning summer camps and summer vacation for your kids. United Through Reading wants to take a minute …