Literacy Skills, Early Language, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | July 10 , 2023

5 Touchstones for Parents Teaching Kids to Read

Discover powerful, actionable advice for parents teaching kids to read, from literacy advocate and author Maya Payne

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Community, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | June 26 , 2023

We Should All Be Readers: How and Why Parents Should Teach Reading

To attain the consciousness, solidarity, and equity our society so desperately needs, we must be informed and deliberate in

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Kids Books, Seasonal & Holidays, Diversity & Inclusion . By Courtney Runn | June 06 , 2023

10 Inspiring Picture Books for Children to Celebrate Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with your children by reading these inspiring, informative picture books.

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Kids Books, Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds . By Maya Smart | June 05 , 2023

How to Choose the Best ABC Books for Preschoolers 

When it comes to teaching the ABCs, not all alphabet books are created equal. This post tells how to pick ABC books for

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Maya's Favorites, Personal Development, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | May 29 , 2023

How to Assess Your Child’s Development & When to Seek Help

Parenting author and literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart outlines a framework to follow when evaluating your child’s development

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Kids Books, Diversity & Inclusion . By Chrysta Naron | May 15 , 2023

10 Children’s Poems by Black Poets You Should Know (And Love)

Discover 10 fabulous children's poems by black poets to fill your child’s bookshelf with beautiful and diverse

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10 Awesome Beach Picture Books for Kids that Will Jumpstart Summer Fun

Discover thoughtfully curated and diverse beach picture books that will transport you to the seaside and get the whole family

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Literacy Skills, Author & Leader Interviews . By Maya Smart | April 17 , 2023

Early Literacy Tips for Parents from a Teacher & Bookstore Owner

Get helpful early literacy tips for parents as author Maya Payne Smart interviews former teacher & children’s bookstore owner

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Parent-School Partnership, Author & Leader Interviews . By Maya Smart | March 20 , 2023

A Montessori Expert Shares Science-Based Tips for How to Raise a Reader

Family literacy expert Maya Payne Smart, author of Reading for Our Lives, talks with Montessori for All CEO Sara Cotner about the

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12 Toe-Tapping Picture Books For Your Little Music Lover

Get into the groove with these 12 vibrant picture books for kids who love

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