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Uptick in children and teenagers enjoying reading for first time in 5 years
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- Dan Sales BBCChildren and young people's enjoyment of reading has risen for the first time since 2021, according to new research.
- More than one in three (36.1%) said they liked picking up books in their spare time - an increase from 32.7% in 2025.
- Daily habits have improved too, with one in five children and young people (20.3%) aged eight to 18 saying they read every day, a rise from last year's figure of 18.7%.
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Dan Sales BBCChildren and young people's enjoyment of reading has risen for the first time since 2021, according to new research.
More than one in three (36.1%) said they liked picking up books in their spare time - an increase from 32.7% in 2025.
Daily habits have improved too, with one in five children and young people (20.3%) aged eight to 18 saying they read every day, a rise from last year's figure of 18.7%.
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