Happy Book Birthday to Me! My Parenting Book for Raising Readers Turns 1
Author Maya Smart reflects after year one of her parenting book for raising readers, Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action
Read the postWhy & How to Talk to Your Baby: ‘Language Nutrition’ Feeds the Brain
Talking to babies is so vital to their brain development that it’s often called language nutrition. And some ways of talking
Read the post5 Touchstones for Parents Teaching Kids to Read
Discover powerful, actionable advice for parents teaching kids to read, from literacy advocate and author Maya Payne
Read the postWe 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
Read the post10 Inspiring Picture Books for Children to Celebrate Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth with your children by reading these inspiring, informative picture books.
Read the postHow 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
Read the postHow 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
Read the post10 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
Read the post10 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
Read the postEarly 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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