Maxine Johone-Smith was brought up in Winchester, the daughter of two teachers who passed on the importance of early learning through the power of storytelling and the impact of th...view moreMaxine Johone-Smith was brought up in Winchester, the daughter of two teachers who passed on the importance of early learning through the power of storytelling and the impact of this on a child's development. Maxine’s belief in the transformative power of stories is supported by a growing body of research, which suggests that reading to children can have significant benefits for their cognitive, emotional, and social development. This is her debut.view less