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Story summary
- The National Literacy Trust reports fewer than 10% of UK boys aged 14–16 read daily, signaling low engagement.
- The study links the decline to competing interests such as schoolwork and screens.
- It shows 46.9% of younger children enjoy reading, versus 28.6% among older teens.
- Phil Earle calls for letting children choose reading material and greater visibility for children's authors.
- The report recommends connecting reading to teens' interests to sustain habits.
