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Reading Resources

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Request Your First Free Book

Save storytime moments by using United Through Reading's free and secure app to make recordings for the special people in your life.

Reading Trackers

Reading Trackers

Encourage daily reading and make it a joyful habit with our FREE printable reading trackers available for different ages! Tracking progress helps build a sense of accomplishment and accountability and makes it easier for everyone in the family to incorporate reading into their routines.

Reading together isn’t just about tallies and stars — it’s about exploring new worlds, inspiring imaginations, and creating lasting memories.

Ready for Reading Podcast

Ready for Reading Podcast

Join United Through Reading staff and experts in education, literacy, and other fields for engaging conversations on our Ready for Reading Podcast. Discover insights from military spouses, service members, and more about establishing strong reading routines and making reading and story time fun for the whole family.

Literacy Guides For All Ages

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Reading aloud daily with children yields lifelong benefits, which include promoting language development and literacy skills, improving emotional well-being and connections, and providing tools for resilience. With our literacy guides, you'll get actionable tips to help your child connect with reading

12 Read Aloud Tips

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Reading to your child is special family bonding time. It shows them that reading is meaningful and fun. Reading aloud is also the most important thing you can do to prepare children for success in school and beyond. We gathered twelve of our favorite tips to make reading aloud easier and more fun for both you and your child, whether it be in-person or on-video.

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How Reading Promotes Emotional Wellness in Military Families

By United Through Reading | May 3, 2025

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By United Through Reading | April 8, 2025

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Creating Lifelong Readers: The Importance of Reading with Babies

By United Through Reading | March 19, 2025

Reading with your baby is a simple yet impactful activity you can do as a parent. Not only does it create a special bonding experience, but it also lays the …

25 Top Read-Aloud Tips to Keep Kids Engaged

By United Through Reading | February 5, 2025

Reading aloud to children is one of the most effective ways to foster a love of literature, improve literacy skills, and create lasting bonds with the books’ characters and family …

Top 40 Books Military Families Enjoy

By United Through Reading | January 27, 2025

We compiled a list of the top 40 books requested through our storytime app since we began tracking that information. When military-affiliated families use our secure app to make video-recorded …

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