"For 14- to 17-year-old boys, those who never read fell from 36% to 30% year-on-year, indicating a slight improvement in reading habits among this demographic."
"Social media is helping teenagers discover books they enjoy, with the proportion reporting finding books via BookTok rising from 23% in 2024 to 27% in 2025 among 14- to 17-year-olds."
"Barriers to children reading for pleasure include struggling to discover books they enjoy and screens winning their attention, suggesting a need for a shift in approach."
A report reveals that the emphasis on literacy skills in schools is marginalizing reading for pleasure. Daily reading for pleasure among children aged five to 17 dropped from 39% in 2012 to 25% in 2025. The percentage of children who rarely or never read for pleasure tripled. However, reading for pleasure increased among 11- to 17-year-olds between 2024 and 2025. Social media platforms like BookTok and YouTube are aiding book discovery. Younger children show less encouraging trends, with only 32% of five to 10-year-olds reading daily for pleasure.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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