The urgent crisis in children’s reading
Update: 2024-11-08
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From J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books to Roald Dahl’s tales, kids have long been kept entertained by these classics.
But, today, these books are struggling to capture children’s imaginations in the same way.
Reading for pleasure amongst under 18s has hit a ‘crisis’ point with the number enjoying it in their free time dropping to just one in three.
So, what’s behind this? And what are the long-term impacts?
ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent, Sarah Corker tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
But, today, these books are struggling to capture children’s imaginations in the same way.
Reading for pleasure amongst under 18s has hit a ‘crisis’ point with the number enjoying it in their free time dropping to just one in three.
So, what’s behind this? And what are the long-term impacts?
ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent, Sarah Corker tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
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