Maya Smart

Helping parents raise readers

As an author, book lover, and literacy advocate, Maya Smart splits her time between deep reading and slow writing. Her focus? Helping parents raise kids who thrive and promoting a #litrich lifestyle for all. As a journalist, Maya spent years researching how to get kids ready for reading. As a mother, she got to test it out herself.

Now, Maya aims to show parents what it takes to raise fluent readers and to connect people of all ages to great books and authors. Increasing families’ knowledge of reading fundamentals and their access to books and enrichment is my way of expanding children’s possibilities and building a more equitable, connected society.

Check out Maya’s extensive list of resources for parents!