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Storybook Ball Countdown

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Event Details

DATE
Saturday, October 4, 2025

TIME
6:00 PM

LOCATION
Vesper Venue*
2875 Dewey Road
San Diego, CA 92106

ATTIRE
Formal or Military Dress

*formerly Building 177

Questions?
Please contact Events@UTR.org.

Celebrate Storytime

For 36 years, United Through Reading has ensured no distance is too great for a bedtime story, connecting millions of military family members through the simple, powerful act of reading aloud. Our story began on a San Diego pier — and this year, we turn a new page.

For the first time, Storybook Ball will be held at Liberty Station, a treasured historic landmark that once served as a military base and now stands as a vibrant community hub.

Join us for an inspiring evening filled with moving stories, heartfelt remarks from our Military Guest of Honor, and the presentation of the Audrey Geisel Friend of Military Children Award to an author whose work uplifts and strengthens young readers.

It’s a night to honor connection, recognize impact, and raise vital funds to ensure every military child can hear the familiar voice of someone they love — no matter the distance.

Join us to celebrate and honor our military families!

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Meet Our Distinguished Guests

Military Guest of Honor

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RDML D. Wilson Marks
Commander, Carrier Strike Group NINE

Military Family Leadership Award

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Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Award accepted by Dollar General Literacy Foundation Representative

United Through Reading Military Family Speaker

The Trumbull Family

Cori Trumbull
Mom & Navy Spouse

Audrey Geisel Friend of Military Children Award

Tish Rabe writing process

Tish Rabe
Bestselling Children's Author

* The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense personnel or visual information does not imply or constitute DOD endorsement.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Together, with your support, we can bring more video-recorded stories home to military children, keeping military families connected and resilient while bolstering critical literacy skills for emotionally and academically vulnerable military children!

FOUR STAR PARTNERS

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THREE STAR PARTNERS

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ONE STAR PARTNERS

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For more information, click here or email events@utr.org or call 858.481.7323 x707

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