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Decline in Middle-Grade Reading Habits and Industry Response
A decline in reading among children around the age of 9 has raised concerns in the publishing industry, leading to decreased sales of middle-grade books and the closure of several imprints. Experts attribute this trend to various factors, including distractions from technology and the increasing length of books. In response, publishers are shifting focus towards shorter, graphic-heavy books to engage young readers, with recent improvements in reading scores suggesting a potential recovery in children's reading habits.
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Scholastic
Macmillan
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Joanne O'Sullivan
Kristen McLean
Jackie De Leo
Kelly Dickinson
Vicky Weber
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A decline in reading among children around the age of 9 has raised concerns in the publishing industry, leading to decreased sales of middle-grade books and the closure of several imprints. Experts attribute this trend to various factors, including distractions from technology and the increasing length of books. In response, publishers are shifting focus towards shorter, graphic-heavy books to engage young readers, with recent improvements in reading scores suggesting a potential recovery in children's reading habits.
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