Join Maya as a virtual speaker at the California Literacy 2025 Conference on June 17, 2025. Connect with educators statewide to explore evidence-based literacy practices and gain fresh insights to elevate your teaching. Reserve your spot today—spaces are limited!
Maya Payne Smart is a writer, parent educator, and literacy advocate who has served on the boards of numerous library and literacy organizations. She and her family live in Milwaukee, where she serves as affiliated faculty in educational policy and leadership in the College of Education at Marquette University. Her website, MayaSmart.com, provides tips and tools for parents to nurture, teach, and advocate for kids on the road to reading.