Family Activities . By Laila Weir | January 02 , 2023

Smart Story Time January 2023: Awesome Read-Aloud Books for Kids

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in December

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Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Library & Literacy Advocacy, Author & Leader Interviews . By Maya Smart | December 19 , 2022

This Amazing BIPOC Kids’ Book Store Doubles as a Reading Tutoring Center

Author Maya Payne Smart chats with the founder of Rooted MKE, a Milwaukee bookstore, reading tutoring center, and community space

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Kids Books, Literacy Skills, Early Language . By Chrysta Naron | December 05 , 2022

12 Wonderful Wordless Picture Books to Read Your Child (& Why You Should)

Discover the benefits of wordless picture books and a dozen fabulous titles by diverse authors to get you

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | November 28 , 2022

Smart Story Time for December: What to Read to Your Child this Month

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in December

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Meditation, Massage… Story Time? Reading Aloud Has Surprising Benefits for Parents

Need another reason to read to your kids? Shared reading is self-care for parents! Find out how it can work small wonders &

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Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Library & Literacy Advocacy, Author & Leader Interviews . By Maya Smart | November 14 , 2022

How The Noble Neighbor Uses Books to Promote Social Justice

Literacy advocate Maya Smart interviews Andrea Scarpino of The Noble Neighbor about how the program promotes social justice

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | October 31 , 2022

Smart Story Time for November: What to Read to Your Child this Month

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in November

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Maya's Favorites, Kids Books, Social Emotional, Community, Diversity & Inclusion . By Contributor | October 10 , 2022

10 Picture Books that Foster Body Positivity and Self Love

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Kids Books, Books for Adults . By Chrysta Naron | October 03 , 2022

Girl Power Picture Books: 11 Female Authors for Your Child’s Bookshelf

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Family Activities . By Maya Smart | September 26 , 2022

Smart Story Time for October: What to Read to Your Child this Month

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