Stories Tagged as
Reading
Librarians aim for better e-book accessibility
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Aleezeh Hasan
Jun 20, 2024
While e-book rentals may be free for library patrons, public libraries are still on the hook for expensive digital licensing fees.
LA County libraries go fine-free for their younger readers
by
Reema Khrais
Jan 8, 2018
Officials say when young readers rack up fines, the likelihood they'll use their card again, or return to the library, diminishes.
Manufacturing is alive and well in Reading, Pennsylvania
by
Amy Scott
Feb 7, 2017
Employers and educators join forces to build a new pipeline of skilled workers.
Can tablets really help kids learn to read?
by
Ben Johnson
Sep 1, 2014
Author and parent Jason Boog talks about his book, "Born Reading."
Goldfish have longer attention spans than Americans, and the publishing industry knows it
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 11, 2014
Book publishers are taking a page from Netflix's binge-watching-centric business model
Fighting dyslexia with shrinking screens
by
Ben Johnson
Aug 21, 2013
It turns out that reading on a computer screen -- even a tiny one -- might actually help people with dyslexia improve speed and focus.
New law in China gives new meaning to 'required reading'
by
Chau Tu
Aug 12, 2013
New research shows Chinese people are reading books at a low rate -- less than half as many as Americans. Policy makers there are reportedly considering new legislation to change that.
For public good, not for profit.
Books for your summer reading list
Aug 9, 2013
Our friends in finance share some of their favorite books for your summer reading list.
Study: Kids would read more if they had e-readers
Sep 30, 2010
Getting your kid an e-reader could get them to read more....