Ask Maxwell: Your Best Ideas for Easy Book Storage?
My daughter loves reading, but her books are overflowing! Do you have any suggestions on good book organization solutions for kids?
Jon
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.
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