Why do some kids and teens read less and less the older they get? One of the key reasons, according to this excellent and very readable report, is that they have trouble finding books they like.
This sounds like a clarion call, not to mention job description starter for school library teams!
This report is subtitled "Reading in the 21st Century: Turning the Page with Technology." Other key findings include that kids prefer reading books printed on paper than on computers, but that they enjoy extending the reading experience via the internet, for example learning what other people think about a book, and connecting with other readers.
For more information, and to print out the whole FREE report, go to http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/news/readingreport.htm.
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