Crystal Ponti

Crystal Ponti is the owner of Forewordz.com, where book lovers can discover what to read next. She is also a mom (of five!), writer and marathon multitasker from the beautiful state of Maine. Give her a whoopie pie and she'll smile, but lobster is off the table. Her work has appeared in The Independent (IBPA), Scary Mommy, YourTango, Club Mid, The Huffington Post, and she is part of the freelancing writing network 'The Mix' (Cosmo, Redbook, Elle, etc.). Fun fact: she once unknowingly worked out with Sean Penn. He was a quiet gentleman. She may have given him sass.

Child Learn & Play

10 fun + creative ways to help kids love reading

An appreciation for reading doesn't just happen. It needs to be nurtured and encouraged until a child develops an intrinsic desire to read and the self-confidence to pick up a book on their own.