Keeping Military Families Connected Through Storytime

Every year, millions of storytime moments are missed because of the unique challenges of military life. These moments of bonding, connection, and learning are vital for children and families—and that’s where United Through Reading (UTR) comes in.

UTR helps military families stay connected through the power of shared stories. Service members can record themselves reading aloud so their loved ones can enjoy storytime anytime, anywhere. Each recording comes with a free copy of the book for families to read along, plus helpful reading resources and tips to build a daily reading routine at home.

United Through Reading proudly serves all branches of the military, regardless of duty status—including Veterans—for every kind of separation: deployments, drill weekends, duty nights, and more. We also support non-custodial parents, geo-bachelors, and wounded, ill, or injured service members receiving care at medical facilities.