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Reading for pleasure is at its lowest point recorded amongst people ages 8-18. We are about to have a world with a generation that won't have the benefits of reading to expand their horizons, be more compassionate and have an outlet for self-care. Here's what we're going to do about it.

The Lost Reading Generation: Here's How We Win Them Back