Kids & Family Reading Report
“My mom and dad sit and we read together. We spend time together reading the books and laughing and talking.”
— 8-year-old girl
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Press Releases
- New Data from the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report™: 8th Edition Strengthens Evidence for Positive Connection Between Mental Health of Kids and Literacy
- Scholastic Releases Summer Reading Stats From the 8th Edition of The Kids & Family Reading Report™
Commentary
- Amanda Alexander on strengthening summer reading connections with families
- Dr. Linda C. Mayes digs deeper into the research, including how families and educators can foster mental health through reading
- Judy Newman shares how access to great books led to her becoming a reader, and discusses why we cannot delay in creating a more equitable, literacy-fueled future
Infographics
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Past Reports
- 2018 Kids & Family Reading Report
- 2016 Kids & Family Reading Report (PDF)
- 2014 Kids & Family Reading Report (PDF)
- 2012 Kids & Family Reading Report (PDF)
- 2010 Kids & Family Reading Report (PDF)
Archived Press Releases
- Scholastic Biennial Survey Reveals Young Readers Face Challenges in Finding Their Stories
- LitWorld and Scholastic Celebrate the “Rise of Read-Aloud” on February 1st
- International Literacy Day: Research from 5 Countries Reveals the Global Need for Increased Access to Children's Books in the Home
- The Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report™, Canadian Edition Offers First-ever Insight into Parents’ and Children’s Attitudes About Books and Reading
- New National Research on Children’s Reading Released by Scholastic
- Give the Gift of Reading This Holiday Season: Build a Children’s Book Library in Every Room
- International Literacy Day: Get Kids Reading With 4 Big Ideas From 4 Countries
- National Survey Finds That 83% of Kids Ages 6-17 Love(d) Being Read Aloud To
- National Survey of Kids and Parents Provides Insight Into What Makes Children Frequent Readers
- This Holiday Season ... Children Ages 6–17 Want Books That "Make Me Laugh," According to "Sneak Peek" of New National Study
Archived Commentary
- Deimosa Webber-Bey on the summer reading imperative
- Lauren Tarshis on reading to navigate the world
- Andrea Davis Pinkney on books and characters to reflect our diverse world
- Michael Haggen on book access and reading role models
- Pam Allyn on the power of read-aloud
Archived Infographics
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The Summer Reading Imperative
Finding Their Story
The Rise of Read-Aloud