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...
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,...
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...
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...
IFLA-UNESCO School Library Manifesto 2025 The school library programme improves and enhances teaching and learning for the entire school community through its qualified school library professionals and staff, physical and digital collections,...