Only 43% of U.S. adults read for pleasure in 2023, down from 53% in 2013. Teens average just 6 minutes of daily reading, while spending hours on social media. Kentucky literacy efforts need expansion ...

We are in a reading crisis — a quiet recession in our engagement with books. In an era of endless social media scrolls and instant digital gratification, sitting down with a book is becoming rare. Yet ...

National surveys report steep declines in book reading among adults and teens. Studies link daily reading to reduced stress, improved empathy and cognition. Experts urge cultural shifts to prioritize ...