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Jun 14, 2020 · Here are tips and strategies from experts: Check out – and value – what your teens enjoy reading. As an adult, you might view romance novels as trash and online articles about popular ...
Aug 20, 2018 · WASHINGTON — If you can’t remember the last time you saw a teenager reading a book, newspaper or magazine, you’re not alone. In recent years, less than 20 percent of U.S. teens report reading a book, magazine or newspaper daily for pleasure, while more than 80 percent say they use social media every day, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia. by Candace Fleming. If truth is stranger than fiction, the Romanovs still get some kind of prize. Any teen who claims history is boring should get their hands on this book. (Adults should, too!)
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Dec 13, 2023 · The perceived amount of time reading activities take up may affect adolescents' decisions regarding whether it is a good use of their free time, especially where free time is limited (see Thing et al., 2015). In the current study, the perception that reading it is a time-consuming activity was viewed as off-putting.
- Themes For Teenage Reading Are Changing
- 1 in 2 Young People in The UK Still Say They Like Reading
- People Between The Ages of 15 and 44 Read Around 10 Minutes Or Less Per Day
- 1 in 3 Teenagers Say They Haven’T Read A Book For Pleasure in A Year
- 38% of German Teenagers Read Every Day Or Several Times Per week.
- 30% of Children and Teenagers Read in Their Spare Time During 2021
- A Typical Teenage American Reads For Just 8.4 Minutes Per Day
- Reading Time Among Teenagers Dropped Between 2019 and 2020
- 32% of Teens Say They Read For Pleasure Less Than Once Per Month
- Asia Pacific Is The Largest Market For Teenage Books
(Business Research Company) The Business Research Company conducted a study in 2021 into the children and young adult books market (including teenage readers). According to this survey, companies are increasingly offering books based on popular video games, helping to bridge the gap between the digital revolution for teenagers, and the art of readi...
(Literacy Trust) A study published by the National Literacy Trust of the UK in 2021 found 51.5% of children and young people (including teenagers) said they enjoyed reading. This number is slightly lower than the number recorded during Spring 2020 (55.9%) but is still higher than the numbers recorded at the start of 2020 (47.8%). The year between 2...
(Bureau of Labor Statistics) A survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the USA revealed some interesting facts about the reading habits of teenagers and young adults alike. According to this report, people between the ages of 15 and 44 only read for an average of 10 minutes or less per day. This age group is also more likely to engag...
(Psychology of Popular Media) Research into the popular media being accessed by young children and teenagers in their free time indicates around 1 in 3 teenagers haven’t read a book in over a year for pleasure. Though children are still reading for educational purposes, they may not be turning to books as often for recreation. This change in readin...
(Statista) The frequency with which teenagers decide to read will often depend on where they are in the world. According to a report from Statista conducted during 2021, around 38% of 12 to 13 year olds in Germany read on a daily basis, or several times per week. Among older teenagers, those aged 14 and above, around 12.6 million said they read boo...
(Literacy Trust) During the pandemic in 2021, only around 3 in 10 teenagers and children said they read something on a daily basis in their spare time. The gap in daily reading, according to the report conducted by the Literacy Trust, was significant between those who received free school meals and those who didn’t. The report into reading behavior...
(Statista) According to a recent study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans aged between 15 and 19 spent a mere 8.4 minutes reading per day on average in 2020. This is down from 9 minutes in 2019, and around 50 minutes less than those of—age 75 and older, who read for an average of 57 minutes per day. This is a worrying trend, as reading fo...
(Bureau of Labor Statistics) The Bureau of Labor Statistics annual report on time spent engaging in recreational activities within the United States showed some interesting facts about reading. Overall, the time people spend reading in their daily lives has increased from 0.28 to 0.34 hours among all Americans over the age of 15. However, Teenagers...
(Common Sense) The Common Sense media study into teenage consumption of media and entertainment found enjoyment of reading seems to decrease with a teenager’s age. Around 66% of tweens and 51% of teens in the study said they read for fun at least once per week. However, 22% of tweens and 32% of teens say they read less than once a month. 17% of tee...
(Business Research Company) Studies by the Business Research Company into the changing market for young adult and children’s books in the post-pandemic landscape represents a significant opportunity in the Asia Pacific Region. In 2020, this landscape accounted for 34.4% of the total market share. Going forward, the BRC believes North America and We...
Teens say reading can help them feel comforted, relaxed, entertained, and gives them an opportunity to escape from their everyday lives. Reading can have numerous benefits for teenagers. While we often focus on attainment outcomes, reading also helps teens develop their self-understanding and understanding of others, and can support their ...
Jul 9, 2017 · Let them listen. Spark teens' interest by getting an audio book to listen to on the way to school or on long drives. Let them download audiobooks to their smartphones. (They won't risk looking uncool, because they'll be under headphones or have their earbuds in.) Model reading. Read at home where your teens can see you.
