Reading for pleasure builds empathy in children, but fewer kids are picking up books just for the fun of it

Reading allows children to live in a vibrant world, surrounded by fairies, elves and talking animals, transporting them to ...

Reading for pleasure is sharply down among schoolkids, report shows

New data from the Education Department shows double-digit percentage point drops in the shares of 9- and 13-year-olds who read for fun almost every day.

The Surprising Reason Kids Can't Seem To Read Anymore

Without substantial reading skills, “the risk is that future generations will simply be unable to think as deeply and with as ...
Education Week

Kids’ Social Media Use Linked to Lower Reading and Memory Scores, Study Suggests

There may be a link between social media use during early adolescence and lower cognitive performance, a new study suggests. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or ...
Phys.org

Reading to young kids improves their social skills, and it doesn't matter whether parents stop to ask questions

In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. Some parents have said they will stop reading aloud to their ...
The Brown Daily Herald

Kids Reading Across Rhode Island program connects schools, public libraries to promote literacy

Whether it’s the vibrant worlds of Dr. Seuss or the watercolor gardens of Beatrix Potter, books can transport young readers to places they’ve never been — including their local libraries. In late ...
People

Pizza Hut's 'BOOK IT!' Summer Reading Program Returns to Provide Voracious Young Readers with Pizza Parties and More

Simon Alekna/Fairfax Media via Getty; Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program/Instagram Pizza Hut's BOOK IT! program has announced the return of "Summer of Stories," where kids can earn personal pan pizzas and ...