Based on a new Deakin University research report, Australia Reads outlines seven research-backed recommendations for engaging teens in reading for pleasure, spanning letting teens choose their own material, investing in school libraries, modelling reading at home, and making reading a social activity among peers. The article stresses that all forms of reading count, and that connection, choice, and access—whether through libraries, family habits, or social media like BookTok—matter more than assigned or "worthy" reading lists.
Reference: Australia Reads. (2024). 7 ways to support Australian teens in reading for pleasure.
Link: https://australiareads.org.au/news/7-ways-support-teen-reading/