The Christmas Books Campaign that Launched My Literacy Advocacy
Celebrating 10 years since Maya Smart’s pivotal role as The Richmond Christmas Mother, where her passion for literacy and early
Read the postLiteracy First Celebrates 30 Years of Impact with Reading for Our Lives Book Club
Parenting author Maya Payne Smart discusses the gold standard of reading tutor programs & a thoughtful book conversation on
Read the post4 Lessons for Parents from National Ambassador for Children’s Literature Meg Medina
Library of Congress children’s literature ambassador Meg Medina shares valuable lessons for parents about helping their kids
Read the postThis Library Ditched Summer Reading Rewards. Here’s Why.
Summer reading rewards programs are a staple at libraries across the country. But do they actually get kids to read—and love
Read the postHow to Choose a Preschool or Childcare for Your Child
Choosing a preschool or childcare for your child? Use this guide from national literacy thought leader Maya Payne Smart to make
Read the postWhat a Year! Promoting Literacy for All On the Road and Online
Literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart, author of Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six, reflects on her
Read the postMeet a Reading Champion: How the ‘Book Lady’ Promotes Literacy
Meet a reading hero: Linda Mitchell, aka The Book Lady, runs Metro East Literacy Project in Saint Louis and works to promote
Read the post10 Ways to Help Me Promote Literacy for All
Author and literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart invites readers to join her Reading for Our Lives movement to promote literacy for
Read the postHow a Milwaukee Summer Reading Program Builds a Better Tomorrow
Author Maya Smart reflects on fostering literacy & life success for kids Milwaukee & beyond with programs like Tragil Wade
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