Reading for pleasure builds empathy in children, but fewer kids are picking up books just for the fun of it
- Posted on July 10, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Reading for pleasure builds empathy in children, but fewer kids are picking up books just for the fun of it
As schools focus more on evidence-based reading instruction, less time is available for children to practice reading for pleasure.
