Ask Maxwell: Your Best Ideas for Easy Book Storage?

Dear Jon,

You’ve got a good problem there to solve. I also know what it’s like when your kid loves books, but tends to treat them like empty candy-bar wrappers that get thrown on the floor after use. While it will be years before they get taught how to care for books in a proper library setting, let’s get them some easy storage, close to the floor, that makes cleanup a quick, painless affair.

Aspiration: we want our kids to put the books in themselves!
Concept: Close to the floor storage with boxed sides that hold books easily upright so their spines can be read.

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Maxwell Ryan is a father and was an elementary school teacher in NYC before founding Apartment Therapy. He’d love to answer your question: askmaxwell@cubbyathome.com. This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids.