Atlanta Journal Constitution News For Kids

Atlanta Journal Constitution News For Kids

Atlanta Journal Constitution News For Kids

To build strong reading comprehension skills across youth and adult populations, city governments and educators must start early. Bookstores can be a key partner in this effort. The more clearly bookstores connect their offerings to societal needs, the more valued the stores can become to customers over time. Atlanta booksellers realize and act upon this knowledge.

Books and National Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) released its analysis on the state of reading habits in America on November 19, 2007. Aptly titled, To Read or Not To Read, the analysis incorporated data gathered from more than 40 studies on the reading habits and skills of children, teenagers, and adults.

NEA’s chairperson, Dana Gioia, stated, "This study shows the startling declines, in how much and how well Americans read, that are adversely affecting this country's culture, economy, and civic life as well as our children's educational achievement."