Let's connect in real life.
I'm on a social media sabbatical for at least a year. No reels, no comments, no infinite scroll.
I'm not hard to find, though. I'd rather have one real conversation than a thousand impressions.
Here's how to reach me.
Let's connect in real life.
I'm on a social media sabbatical for at least a year. No reels, no comments, no infinite scroll.
I'm not hard to find, though. I'd rather have one real conversation than a thousand impressions.
Here's how to reach me.
DOOR 1 / PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
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Info and inspiration for everyone helping a child become a reader. Book picks, practical tips, seasonal activities, and the reading milestones nobody warns you about.
Which one are you?
I'm a parent or caregiver
So you can help your child grow into the thriving reader they deserve to be.
I work with families
Plus what's new from Family Literacy Lab: the research, frameworks, and coaching moves you can bring to your next home visit, classroom, or workshop.
DOOR 1 / PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Get the weekly email
Info and inspiration for everyone helping a child become a reader. Book picks, practical tips, seasonal activities, and the reading milestones nobody warns you about.
Which one are you?
I'm a parent or caregiver
So you can help your child grow into the thriving reader they deserve to be.
I work with families
Plus what's new from Family Literacy Lab: the research, frameworks, and coaching moves you can bring to your next home visit, classroom, or workshop.
DOOR 2 / READING CHAMPIONS
Bring the conversation to your people
Host an online event for reading champions in your group or community. I'll send 25 copies of my book, Reading for Our Lives, and join you live for a 60-minute Q&A. The package comes with a host toolkit, so you’re not stuck planning alone.
For schools, libraries, churches, nonprofits, parenting groups, and anyone building literacy in their community.
DOOR 2 / READING CHAMPIONS
Bring the conversation to your people
Host an online event for reading champions in your group or community. I'll send 25 copies of my book, Reading for Our Lives, and join you live for a 60-minute Q&A. The package comes with a host toolkit, so you’re not stuck planning alone.
For schools, libraries, churches, nonprofits, parenting groups, and anyone building literacy in their community.
DOOR 3 / CONFERENCES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, ORGANIZATIONS
Book me to speak
My talks translate evidence-backed literacy science and real-world expertise into actionable information for parents, educators, librarians, and civic leaders. Choose from four customizable pathways for different audiences.
DOOR 3 / CONFERENCES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, ORGANIZATIONS
Book me to speak
My talks translate evidence-backed literacy science and real-world expertise into actionable information for parents, educators, librarians, and civic leaders. Choose from four customizable pathways for different audiences.
DOOR 4 / EVERYTHING ELSE
Just write to me
hello@mayasmart.com
A real inbox, read by a real person, who is no longer scrolling her life away.
See you in the real world.
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