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
Read the postMaking Reading Visible Again: Why I Joined the Get Caught Reading Campaign
A literacy advocate shares why modeling reading still matters in a screen-filled world—and how it connects to real
Read the postHelp Close the Reading Gap: Donate Reading for Our Lives to Families Who Need It
Give the gift of literacy at scale. Support book donations to family-serving groups that nurture young readers and
Read the postToo 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
Read the postMaya 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
Read the postThe Paperback Edition of Reading for Our Lives Is Here—And It Couldn’t Come at a More Critical Time
Awards serve as exclamation marks—chances to pause and say, this matters. Maya Payne Smart reflects on building change with
Read the postWhy Awards Matter: The Unexpected Benefits of Recognition, Connection, and Celebration
Awards serve as exclamation marks—chances to pause and say, this matters. Maya Payne Smart reflects on building change with
Read the postRising Together: My Reflections on Getting the 2025 Champion of Children Award at Beyond School Hours
Literacy lifts communities! Maya Payne Smart, 2025 Champion of Children, challenges us to help every child read, grow, and
Read the post5 Things Parents Need to Know About the 2024 NAEP Reading Scores Crisis
What do the 2024 NAEP national reading scores mean for your child? Get key takeaways and action steps for
Read the postLiteracy Champion Offers a Case Study in How to Be an Advocate (Hint: Lead With Curiosity)
Attorney Kevin Long didn’t set out to become a literacy advocate. But thoughtful curiosity drove him to become a catalyst for
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