Parent-School Partnership, Author & Leader Interviews . By Maya Smart | March 20 , 2023

A Montessori Expert Shares Science-Based Tips for How to Raise a Reader

Family literacy expert Maya Payne Smart, author of Reading for Our Lives, talks with Montessori for All CEO Sara Cotner about the

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Author & Leader Interviews, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | January 16 , 2023

This Boy We Made: In Conversation with Author Taylor Harris

Literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart interviews Taylor Harris, author of This Boy We Made, A Memoir of Motherhood, Genetics and

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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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Early Language, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | July 13 , 2022

Maya Smart Speaks on Literacy and Hope to United Way Women in Milwaukee

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

Your Summer Survival Kit Is Here

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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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