It Begins with a Book: An Everyday Guide to Growing Young Readers

It Begins with a Book: An Everyday Guide to Growing Young Readers is a practical, heartwarming resource designed for families as they instill a love of reading in their children. With an emphasis on building positive reading habits, It Begins with a Book delivers step-by-step guidance to create a literacy-rich environment at home. From choosing the right books and establishing daily reading routines to hands-on activities that reinforce learning, It Begins with a Book offers creative ideas and solutions for families' needs.

It Begins with a Book makes literacy learning an enjoyable, shared experience for the whole family. This easy-to-follow guide provides expert advice, strategies, and creative activities that parents, caregivers, educators, and extended family members can use to help children of all ages develop literacy skills. Thoughtful tips and relatable stories will help you discover how to encourage your child's curiosity, improve their literacy skills, and boost their confidence as they become lifelong readers.

About the Author

Christy Smith is a former educator with 23 years of classroom experience and a relentless passion for literacy. She delights in sharing ways to incorporate books into everyday life and create home environments where literacy can thrive. Living in sunny Orange County, California, Christy enjoys spending time with family and friends, savoring dark chocolate, and taking walks at Crystal Cove Beach.

You can find her engaged with mamas, sharing insights on social media, or her monthly newsletter at christiannewrites.com. Her heart for littles and literacy is profound; she believes every child deserves to love reading. And if you want to know the secret, It Begins with a Book.