Meet our Board Trustees: Ben Davies
Jul 12, 2023
Meet our Board of Trustees members in this new series. We are honored to have their support and guidance for United Through Reading. Benjamin (Ben) Davies is the sector vice […]
Reading Ready Kits Distributed Across San Diego
Jul 10, 2023
This year United Through Reading is partnering with all 20 San Diego Child Development Centers (CDC) to bring Reading Ready Kits to each military child enrolled. The 3,610 kits will […]
Celebrating the Books of Independence Day
Jul 3, 2023
Since 1776, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, concerts, and parades, to more informal family gatherings and cookouts. Whether you […]
On the Road with UTR: How to Utilize Story Time App Features on Road Trips, Vacations, or During a PCS
Jun 16, 2023
Before hitting the road, be sure you have downloaded and installed the United Through Reading App (here for the App Store and here for Google Play). Once you have the […]
Summer Slide Resources for Parents
Jun 15, 2023
Summer Slide is an academic term that has been around since the 1980s. It describes the learning loss that can happen to students while they’re out of school over the […]
United Through Reading Joins Diverse Books for All Coalition
Jun 12, 2023
United Through Reading is excited to announce that we have joined the Diverse Books for All Coalition. The Coalition is a national consortium of nonprofits and membership organizations working together […]
5 Tips for Preventing Learning Loss During the Summer Break
Jun 5, 2023
School may be wrapping up for the year where you live, but just because there’s a pause on classroom learning, it doesn’t mean all learning needs to stop. For many […]
Whitesell family connects with The Kissing Hand
May 24, 2023
When Melodye Whitesell’s family was facing their first deployment with children in the 1990s, Melodye worried about her young children and possible separation anxiety from their dad, now Vice Admiral […]
Tribute to Military Families 2023
May 12, 2023
Our annual Tribute to Military Families is a time to celebrate those that sacrifice for our country every day and are the core of what we do for military members, […]
How To Start A Book Club This Summer
May 5, 2023
There is no rule that reading should be a seasonal affair. In fact, reading is in season in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. However, for many students, summer is a […]