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Decline in Reading for Pleasure Among Americans

A decline in reading for pleasure has been observed among Americans, especially children, with concerns about the types of reading materials and the number of books in educational settings. A cover story in The Atlantic discusses these trends and their implications for the population.

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Jeffrey Brown Rose Horowitch

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A decline in reading for pleasure has been observed among Americans, especially children, with concerns about the types of reading materials and the number of books in educational settings. A cover story in The Atlantic discusses these trends and their implications for the population.

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'Post-literate age': Why fewer Americans are reading for pleasure

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Decline in Reading for Pleasure Among Americans