Parent-School Partnership, Community . By Maya Smart | July 07 , 2025

Reading Reform Will Fail Without Families

Reading reforms need more than new curricula—they require active, informed family engagement to support children’s literacy

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Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | June 16 , 2025

Maya Featured in Mom 2.0: Moms Making a Difference

Parenting author and literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart shares a feature spotlighting how moms are making a difference all year

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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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Parent-School Partnership, Personal Development, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | October 13 , 2025

Bring Reading for Our Lives to Your Community—Virtually

Host a virtual book club with Reading for Our Lives author Maya Payne Smart and equip families with simple, proven tools to raise

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Maya's Favorites, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | November 10 , 2025

How Would You Invest $1 Million to Help More Kids Read? 

Find out the Reading for Our Lives Campaign’s answer, and learn how the campaign is reshaping literacy support—from rescue to

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary . By Maya Smart | October 06 , 2025

How to Help Your Child Recognize Words Quickly and Confidently

Help your child become a confident, fluent reader by building rapid word recognition skills. Discover practical tips, everyday

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Social Emotional, Personal Development . By Maya Smart | September 22 , 2025

Tap Into Your Own Reading Struggles or Joy to Raise a Confident Reader

Explore how to raise a confident reader by tapping into your own early reading struggles or reading

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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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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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