The Role of Books and Reading in Addressing Mental Health in Military Families
In this episode of the Ready for Reading podcast, host Penney Letrud-Samons discusses the role of literacy in the recovery journey of military personnel and their families. She is joined by award-winn...
19 Kesä 202442min
United Through Reading’s 2024 Book for the Military Child: Ty’s Travels All Aboard
In this episode, Penny Letrud-Samons interviews Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata, the author and illustrator of the book -Ty's Travels All Aboard-, which has been selected as the 2024 Book for the M...
1 Huhti 202427min
From Decoding to Comprehension: How Reading Aloud Empowers Emergent Readers
In this episode, our host, Penney Letrud-Samons, speaks with United Through Reading's Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Molly Haskin, MS CCC-SLP, to discuss the importance of reading aloud an...
15 Maalis 202419min
Introducing Book for the Military Child, with Laura Steiner
Military children deserve to be celebrated and to connect through their shared experiences. We’re helping grow that connection with each other and between military parents and their children with our ...
5 Touko 202328min
How ordinary people change the world, with Brad Meltzer
Ever wondered what it takes to change the world? Meet author Brad Meltzer in this special bonus episode of Ready for Reading, hosted by United Through Reading’s CEO, Tim Farrell. Brad’s Ordinary Peopl...
30 Maalis 202336min
How we select books for our military children, with Samantha Hagan Lingad
Samantha Hagan-Lingad, the woman behind our book selection, joins us on this episode with special guest interviewer and Communications Director at UTR, Jessica Hall. They discuss how United Through Re...
9 Tammi 202335min
Why military parents should be reading to their kids with Marty Martinez, Reach Out and Read
Marty Martinez is the CEO of Reach Out and Read and a champion of children’s health. He and Josie discuss why reading builds connection, and also why that connection and bonding is so important to a c...
22 Joulu 202227min
Books for military teens with Bloom Military Teens
If you have a military teen, this podcast is a must-listen. Matt and Elena join Josie and share stories on what it’s like to be a military teen and how that led to the creation of their organization, ...
22 Joulu 202227min
