READING AMONG THE YOUNGEST POLES

We are delighted to announce that ERGO Hestia has published the results of the reading survey we conducted for the Hestia Literary Journey competition. The project aimed to collect current data on the reading habits of 10-15-year-olds. Studies of this age group are extremely rare, so we are pleased to have had the opportunity to learn about their attitudes.

 

This year, half of the children surveyed read no more than three books, one in five read four to five books, and the same number admitted to reading more than five books. Nearly one in three (61%) reads out of obligation – because books are mandatory reading for school. However, a slightly lower percentage – 55% of children and young people – read for pleasure. What makes books enjoyable is, above all, engaging, action-packed plot (54% of responses), the opportunity to escape from everyday life (38%), and a sense of humor and lightheartedness of the stories (32%).

 

And what about the competition between books and smartphones? We invite you to the Report: (hyperlink) Hestia's Literary Journey.