Whether it's a thought-provoking look at teen pregnancy like Kelly McCaughrain’s award-winning Little Bang or navigating the complexities of college life, let’s protect their right to read.
: Choice is the key to reading for pleasure. When teens have the freedom to pick books they are genuinely drawn to, it sparks a lifelong love for reading. college teen book bang
: Reading should fuel a teen's curiosity, not curb it. Book banning deprives young adults of the opportunity to discover and explore new interests in a safe way. Whether it's a thought-provoking look at teen pregnancy
: Our young people are perceptive and resilient. They deserve stories that don't "talk down" to them but instead reflect the real world they live in. : Reading should fuel a teen's curiosity, not curb it
Did you know that by 2026, teens are spending an average of nine hours a day with media—more time than they spend at school? As we celebrate the National Year of Reading, it’s more important than ever to ensure the stories they consume are ones they actually want to read.