Family Activities . By Laila Weir | May 15 , 2025

Fun June 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 June

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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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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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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, 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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March Madness Reads for Kids: 10 Basketball Picture Books Your Little Fan Will Love

Get your little fan pumped for reading this March Madness with fun basketball picture books. This list curates diverse,

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