ED-talk with Maya Smart

You are invited to an engaging educational talk and discussion with renowned early literacy author Maya Smart. Join us on Thursday, November 6, 2024 at 11:30am at SFCC for an enlightening session where Maya will read an excerpt from her book and answer questions. This event promises to offer valuable knowledge, practical strategies, and engaging discussions aimed at fostering a love for reading and learning in young children. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply passionate about literacy, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Maya Payne Smart is a parent educator, literacy advocate, and the author of Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six (Avery/Penguin Random House). She holds a master's degree in journalism from the Medill School at Northwestern University and a bachelor's in social studies with honors from Harvard University. She serves as affiliated faculty in Educational Policy and Leadership in the College of Education at Marquette University.

Please RSVP by Thursday, October 30, 2024 to ensure your spot. We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring and informative conversation.

Host or Publisher St. Francis Children's Center