Discovering a good read: Exploring book discovery and reading for pleasure among Australian teens

L. Rutherford, A. Singleton, B. Reddan, K. Johanson, M. Dezuanni (2024) Discovering a Good Read: Exploring Book Discovery and Reading for Pleasure Among Australian Teens. Geelong: Deakin University. https://teenreading.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/250/2024/03/Discovering-a-Good-Read-Survey-Report_FINAL.pdf

The Discovering a ‘Good Read’: Pathways to Reading for Australian Teens project (DAGR), funded by the Australian Research Council and industry partners, presents an extensive exploration of Australian adolescents’ reading habits. This research delves into the intersection of digital and cultural influences on teen reading. It combines interviews with educational and book industry professionals, focus groups, and a nationally representative survey of 13,217 Australian secondary school students (Years 7-12). This report presents findings from the survey component of the project.