Author & Leader Interviews, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | April 11 , 2018

Nafissa Thompson-Spires Discusses Heads of the Colored People

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Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | August 06 , 2018

In Austin library, a welcome glimpse of total inclusion

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Literacy Skills, Writing . By Maya Smart | July 16 , 2019

Boost Your Book Proposal with Well-Chosen Comps

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Social Emotional, Personal Development . By Maya Smart | March 04 , 2024

5 Awesome Quotes About How Parents Win with Family Reading

Kids aren't the only ones who can benefit from read-aloud time. Moms and dads can experience powerful and lasting benefits,

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | January 22 , 2024

4 Reasons Why Parents Should Learn to Teach Reading Immediately

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Literacy Skills, Spelling . By Maya Smart | October 19 , 2019

4 Things Parents Need to Know About Spelling

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Author & Leader Interviews, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | October 16 , 2018

Kiese Laymon Discusses Heavy

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Kids Books, Seasonal & Holidays . By Maya Smart | August 25 , 2025

Celebrate Grandparents Day With 12 Darling Picture Books

Discover 12 picture books for Grandparents’ Day—or any day you want to celebrate the love of grandparents and

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Kids Books, Seasonal & Holidays . By Maya Smart | November 21 , 2018

3 Children’s Books That Celebrate Grandparents

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Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | July 05 , 2019

Austin Woman: Maya Smart is Tackling Inequality One Book at a Time

Thanks to Austin Woman for featuring me on the cover and highlighting the great work of the Texas Book Festival, Austin Public

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