Research and analysis

Research evidence on reading for pleasure

Research into how and why children read for pleasure and evidence for how to promote it.

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Research evidence on reading for pleasure

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The first section of the document highlights research evidence on reading for pleasure from domestic and international literature; exploring evidence on the trends and benefits of independent reading amongst both primary and secondary- aged children, as well as why children read.

The second section covers the evidence on what works in promoting reading for pleasure.

Published 15 May 2012