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From TikToks to Tolkien: Bringing Boys Back to Books
Boys are falling behind in reading — and the consequences are staggering. In this episode, we share an excerpt from Your Kid’s Next Read podcast with Allison Tait, Megan Daley, Matt Stanton and Dr Justin Coulson unpacking the crisis in boys’ literacy. From screen addiction to motivation, we explore why reading has lost its spark for boys — and how parents can bring stories back to life at home. You can listen to the full conversation here: Boys and Reading.
KEY POINTS:
Reading rates are plummeting across the board — but boys are struggling most.
The literacy gap…
The skinny
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