BookSmart Reader

06/09/2026

Every time you pause to read together, you’re showing your child that stories matter and that time together matters too.

That consistency builds confidence one page at a time.

To every family taking time to connect over stories: keep going. You’re creating something meaningful.

06/01/2026

Today, on the UN’s Global Day of Parents, we’re celebrating the parents and caregivers who make storytime so meaningful. 💚📚

Every bedtime story read on BookSmart and every conversation sparked by a book helps children build confidence, curiosity, and a love of reading.

We believe parents are a child’s first teacher — and every story shared helps shape a brighter future.

05/31/2026

The BookSmart May Reading Challenge is coming to an end! 📚✨

Thank you to every family who read, learned, and grew together this month. We loved seeing readers discover favorites and new adventures like Magic Garage along the way 💚

Missed this one? Stay tuned for the next challenge 👀

Keep sharing stories and creating moments that matter.

05/29/2026

📚✨ New book alert on BookSmart!

Get ready for a fun new adventure with The Great Toy Escape: A My Special Word Book — now available to read for free on BookSmart! 🎉🧸

Since 2021, the My Special Word collection has been bringing heartwarming social-emotional learning stories to families across the U.S. 🇺🇸 And, this newest story is full of imagination, connection, and meaningful moments to enjoy together. 💛

Check it out here -> https://hubs.la/Q04hS-710

Open BookSmart, start reading, and dive into the adventure today! 📖✨

05/27/2026

Challenge idea for this week 👇

Try creating a new family reading moment:
📚 Read during breakfast
📚 Read outside together
📚 Let your child choose tonight’s story
📚 Invite siblings to read together

Regular family reading doesn't have to be perfect to be powerful.

The May Reading Challenge is still happening, and every story shared counts.

05/22/2026

Current family favorite? 👀📚

We want to know what stories your little readers are loving this month.

From Magic Garage to Kooky Kitty, BookSmart’s library is filled with free stories families can explore together anytime.

Tell us your child’s current favorite book in the comments ⬇️

05/20/2026

How many stories has your family shared so far this May?

The best part of the BookSmart Reading Challenge isn’t finishing fast. It’s creating moments your child looks forward to every day.

A favorite character. A silly voice. A few uninterrupted minutes together.

That’s what makes reading memorable.

There’s still time to join the May Reading Challenge and make reading part of your family’s routine.

05/15/2026

Some children learn to love reading because of one special memory.

A parent laughing through a story. A grandparent reading the same book again. A sibling helping sound out new words.

The May Reading Challenge is about more than books. It’s about building joyful reading memories your child carries with them.

What’s your family’s favorite reading moment lately?

05/13/2026

We’re halfway through BookSmart’s May Reading Challenge, and every story shared still counts.

A few minutes of reading together each day helps build confidence, imagination, and connection that lasts far beyond childhood.

Whether it’s a bedtime favorite or a new adventure like Zuri’s Gift, every page creates a moment your child will remember.

There’s still plenty of time to join the challenge:
📚 Download the FREE BookSmart app
📚 Join the May Reading Challenge
📚 Read together every day
📚 Celebrate your progress together

Who’s reading with us this week?

01/13/2026

BookSmart is powered by Worldreader and our partners who share our commitment to getting families reading together, no matter the distance. We are proud to share our latest initiative with Edovo, "Books as Bridges for Parenting While Incarcerated," a new Worldreader & Edovo course that uses reading, early childhood science, and simple everyday strategies to help families stay connected and emotionally present, no matter the barriers.

What if a bedtime story could travel through prison walls?

A new Edovo + Worldreader course, Books as Bridges for Parenting While Incarcerated, helps parents stay emotionally present with their children through shared books, brain-building science, and simple routines that strengthen family bonds even across distances.

Read how stories become connection and tips for parents and caregivers on the outside, as well as correctional staff: https://www.edovo.org/post/books-that-bridge-connecting-incarcerated-parents-and-their-kids