Maya's Favorites, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Laila Weir | May 19 , 2025

How a Family Book Journal Can Help You Foster Reading, Reflection & Connection—and Cut Clutter

Start a family book journal to spark reflection, promote reading, and create a keepsake of stories that shaped your family.

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Family Activities . By Maya Smart | May 12 , 2025

Maya in Katie Couric Media: The Surprising Influence Grandparents Have on Raising Young Readers

Learn from parenting author Maya Payne Smart how everyday moments with grandparents are boosting many kids’ reading

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Print Awareness, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Maya Smart | May 05 , 2025

Maya in CNBC: Unlocking Children’s Potential With Research-Backed Early Literacy Strategies

Small, smart daily moments build strong readers. Parenting author Maya Smart shares actionable tips to foster early literacy and

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Kids Books . By Chrysta Naron | April 28 , 2025

8 Inspiring Gymnastics Picture Books for Kids: From Olympic Heroes to First Flips

Leap into inspiring kids’ books about gymnasts who flip, fly, and follow their dreams—on and off the

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Book Crafts . By Mikee Mapalo | April 21 , 2025

Make Your Own Earth Day Bookmark to Color — with Free Printable

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Laila Weir | April 07 , 2025

How to Make 3 Fun & Educational DIY Easter Basket Gifts

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds . By Mary Follin | March 31 , 2025

5 Easy, Fun Phonemic Awareness Games for You and Your Preschooler to Play at Home

Lay the foundation for reading success! Discover 5 easy, fun phonemic awareness activities to help your child recognize sounds in

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Maya's Favorites, Kids Books, Community, Diversity & Inclusion . By Chrysta Naron | March 24 , 2025

11 Brilliant Black Female Authors You Should Be Reading With Your Kids

Inspire young readers with books by black women authors! Celebrate diversity, identity, and joy with must-read stories for kids.

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Kids Books, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | March 21 , 2025

12 Lovely Books to Read with Preschoolers on Mother’s Day

Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions yet our roots remain as

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Maya's Favorites, Parent-School Partnership, Library & Literacy Advocacy, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | March 17 , 2025

The Paperback Edition of Reading for Our Lives Is Here—And It Couldn’t Come at a More Critical Time

Awards serve as exclamation marks—chances to pause and say, this matters. Maya Payne Smart reflects on building change with

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