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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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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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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Maya's Favorites, Social Emotional, Author & Leader Interviews . By Maya Smart | July 18 , 2022

Deborah Farmer Kris Shares Go-To Parenting Mantras to End Meltdowns

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Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Maya Smart | July 06 , 2022

Your Summer Survival Kit Is Here

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Social Emotional, Family Activities . By Andrea Hunt | June 06 , 2022

How Responsive Parenting Can Help in Raising Smart Kids

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Family Activities . By Maya Smart | June 27 , 2022

Smart Story Time for July: What to Read to Your Child This Month

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Family Activities . By Maya Smart | May 30 , 2022

Smart Story Time for June: What to Read to Your Child This Month

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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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