Have you ever considered that your hobby of reading is a privilege? Have you considered the implications? Let's discuss!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why this topic?
01:53 Book Review
08:40 Introduction
09:30 The Cost of Reading
14:01 Socio-Economic Barriers to Reading
18:57 The Role of Libraries and Schools
22:28 The Hidden Costs of Being a Bookworm
25:07 The Impact on Children’s Futures
26:06 Solutions and Advocacy
27:57 Conclusion
Articles mentioned/referenced in video
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/sep/02/one-in-five-uk-children-do-not-own-books-of-their-own
https://literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/5-to-8-year-old-childrens-reading-in-2022/
https://literacytrust.org.uk/news/1-8-disadvantaged-children-uk-dont-own-single-book/
https://literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/book-ownership-in-2023/
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/nov/05/report-fall-in-children-reading-for-pleasure-national-literacy-trust
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/11/the-elite-college-students-who-cant-read-books/679945
https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.abplive.com/science/humans-are-losing-skill-acquired-5500-years-ago-handwriting-lost-art-scientists-warn-1746289/amp
https://www.probonoeconomics.com/news/830-million-cost-of-literacy-crisis
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