by admin | Sep 26, 2026 | Research, Reading and Literacy
Growing recognition of the importance of prevention in mental health has led to increased interest in modifiable lifestyle factors that support brain health, cognition, and well-being. In childhood and adolescence, early reading for pleasure has been linked to better...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | Reading and Literacy, Research
This article examines teens’ recreational reading activities as they move between books and digital media. It uses the model of connected reading to understand connections between teen reading practices and digital pastimes. Using focus group data, we draw on...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | Reading and Literacy, Research
Multicultural Australian young adult (YA) novels offer authentic, relatable narratives with themes that connect deeply with adolescent readers. Many multicultural YA authors embody their personal experiences, feature their culture, community and family dynamics in...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | Reading and Literacy, Research, School libraries
How does the contemporary school library advance the mission and goals of their school in a rapidly changing, digitally intensive education environment? Drawing on research from around the world published between 2014 and 2023, this chapter presents extensive evidence...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | School libraries
School and public libraries share common goals in serving young community members, but research is sparse investigating how (and if) they work together and their understandings around the roles of the other. This study replicated elements of a 2002 study by Alan Bundy...
