Literacy Skills, Early Language, Print Awareness . By Maya Smart | April 19 , 2021

How to Maximize the Benefits of Reading Aloud to Your Kids

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Maya's Favorites, Social Emotional, Personal Development, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | December 06 , 2022

3 Bookish New Year’s Resolutions Worth Keeping

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Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. with These 13 Thought-Provoking Books

Discover thoughtful and engaging picture books to read about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights

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Author & Leader Interviews, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | December 14 , 2020

4 Memorable Quotes from Award-Winning Authors at the Texas Book Festival

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Vocabulary, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Maya Smart | December 07 , 2020

4 Brilliant Ways Nursery Rhymes Prepare Kids to Read and Write

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Print Awareness . By Maya Smart | November 30 , 2020

Don’t Make Story Time A Snooze. Try These 6 Read-Aloud Styles Instead.

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Print Awareness, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Maya Smart | November 23 , 2020

7 Guaranteed Ways to Engage Kids with Family Read-Alouds

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Vocabulary, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Maya Smart | January 29 , 2024

The Three Best Reasons to Read Aloud to Babies

Reading aloud to babies from day one can boost their brain capacity, language development, and vocabulary growth. Here’s

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Print Awareness, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Maya Smart | February 05 , 2024

Five Reading Aloud Tips to Get Your Child Kindergarten Ready

Did you know that most storytimes come up short? Learn how to help kids bridge from listening into literacy with these expert

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5 Ways to Use FlipGrid to Help Kids Read More At Home

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