About Us

United Through Reading strengthens military families’ literacy, emotional bonds, and well-being through the power of reading together at every age, no matter the distance.

Our Mission

United Through Reading, the nation’s first nonprofit to promote the read-aloud experience, provides a meaningful opportunity for service members to stay connected to the children in their lives via video recordings of them reading aloud. These powerful emotional connections relieve the stress of separation, increase the service member and family’s morale, and also help increase literacy and a love of reading. We serve all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, including Coast Guard, and Veterans.