Kids just don’t seem to be reading nearly as much these days. Research studies and anecdotal reports from teachers, teacher librarians and librarians indicate that a majority of teens don’t read for pleasure at all.
In the article, ‘7 ways to get teens reading in a smartphone culture‘, the author comments that smartphones and teens’ use of social media play a significant part of their daily life. So, they provide some tips for parents and educators to help support teens’ literacy development and to foster a lifelong love of reading.
Read ‘7 ways to get teens reading in a smartphone culture‘, to find out more about the suggested tips.