Why You Should Bring Your Kids to Author Talks—Especially Ones Like This.
Want to raise a real reader? Discover how bringing kids to author talks sparks curiosity, confidence & love of books—one
Read the postJuly 4th Reflections on Liberty and Literacy
Author Maya Payne Smart reflects on the boundaries of the freedoms the 4th of July extols— and who enjoys them—plus how
Read the postSpelling Champs Beat the Odds, But Reading Itself is a Stretch Goal for Too Many
Discover the history of black spelling bee contestants who beat the odds, even as strong reading & spelling remain stretch goals
Read the postI Made These New-Mom Mistakes. Then I Wrote a Book So You Won’t Have To.
Parenting author Maya Payne Smart shares her inspiring journey to becoming a literacy advocate and what new parents can learn
Read the post5 Tips for Parents from Reading for Our Lives by Maya Payne Smart
Empower your child’s literacy journey with these five actionable tips from Reading for Our Lives by Maya Payne Smart. Discover
Read the postA Crisis Is Brewing: Learning Gaps and How to Avert Them
Parenting author Maya Payne Smart explains the overlooked phonological awareness skills kids need to become thriving
Read the postPhonological Awareness: The Overlooked Skill Kids Need Before They Can Read
Parenting author Maya Payne Smart explains the overlooked phonological awareness skills kids need to become thriving
Read the postHow to Develop Your Child’s Phonological Awareness in Easy, Fun, Free Ways
Discover how to develop phonological awareness in easy, fun, free ways. It’s a key but often-overlooked skill kids need to read
Read the postThe Overlooked Tool Parents Have for Getting Kids Ready to Read
Parent educator Maya Payne Smart discusses an easily overlooked tool parents have at their disposal in preparing their kids to
Read the postWhy & How to Talk to Your Baby: ‘Language Nutrition’ Feeds the Brain
Talking to babies is so vital to their brain development that it’s often called language nutrition. And some ways of talking
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