Maya's Favorites, Family Activities, Parent-School Partnership, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | August 18 , 2025

Making Reading Visible Again: Why I Joined the Get Caught Reading Campaign

A literacy advocate shares why modeling reading still matters in a screen-filled world—and how it connects to real

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Seasonal & Holidays, Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | August 04 , 2025

Summer Reading Crisis? Not in My House (And Not in Yours Either)

Author Maya Payne Smart talked to Fox 6 about how to sidestep the summer reading crisis by turning lazy days into summer learning

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Batter Up! Picture Books for the World Series That Kids Will Love

Engage your little baseball fan this World Series with picture books packed with fun, action, and powerful life lessons about

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | July 17 , 2025

Fun August Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

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

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | July 14 , 2025

Reading Starts Before School—And Parents Are the Right Teachers

Empower your child from day one—discover how parents actually teach reading from the start through everyday moments, play, and

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Kids Books, Community, Diversity & Inclusion . By Chrysta Naron | July 07 , 2025

13 Black Illustrators Who Bring Beauty and Representation to Kids’ Books

Black picture-book illustrators not to miss—discover 13 black illustrators whose work in children’s literature will light up

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Family Activities, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | June 30 , 2025

Too Tired to Read Aloud? This Might Change Your Mind

Feeling too busy or exhausted to read to your kids? Discover why imperfect storytime moments matter more than you

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | June 02 , 2025

Fun July Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

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

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Social Emotional, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Laila Weir | June 02 , 2025

Helping Little Hearts Say Thank You: Father’s Day with Young Children

Help your little one celebrate Dad and learn to express emotion and gratitude with heartfelt, age-appropriate Father's Day ideas

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Social Emotional . By Laila Weir | May 26 , 2025

How to Boost Your Child’s Social-Emotional Intelligence With Books

Discover how reading and books can help you raise an emotionally aware child with the empathy and social skills to support good

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