Early Language, Vocabulary, Family Activities . By Maya Smart | September 29 , 2025

Get Your Toddler Talking at a Children’s Museum Near You

Discover how children’s museums get toddlers talking, build vocabulary, and beat screen time—one playful visit at a

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | September 17 , 2025

Fun October Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in October

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Kids Books, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | August 25 , 2025

Celebrate Grandparents Day With 12 Darling Picture Books

Discover 12 picture books for Grandparents’ Day—or any day you want to celebrate the love of grandparents and

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | August 18 , 2025

Fun September Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in

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Maya's Favorites, Family Activities, Parent-School Partnership, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | August 18 , 2025

Making 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

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Seasonal & Holidays, Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | August 04 , 2025

Summer Reading Crisis? Not in My House (And Not in Yours Either)

Author Maya Payne Smart talked to Fox 6 about how to sidestep the summer reading crisis by turning lazy days into summer learning

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | July 17 , 2025

Fun August Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in August

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Family Activities, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | June 30 , 2025

Too 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

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Maya's Favorites, Kids Books, Family Activities, Community . By Maya Smart | June 23 , 2025

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

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | June 02 , 2025

Fun July Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in July

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