I research and write about happiness, so every year before Jan. 1, I ask people, “What resolutions will you make this year?” With reliable frequency, people tell me, “I want to read more.” Perhaps ...

Breanna Wright, Alyse Lennox and Fernanda Mata received funding from Australia Reads to undertake the project described in this article. Almost half of Australians wish they read more: in our recent ...

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There is much blaming and finger-pointing as to why the U.S. isn’t doing better. Some experts say that parents are allowing kids to spend too much time on screens, while others argue that elementary ...

These books are short and easy to read but pack an outsized emotional punch. Courtesy the publishers The preteen years are fraught with emotion and change, and a lot of us forget just how much we ...

Last month, Rose Horowitch wrote the article “The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books,” which sparked a lot of debate. Professors told Horowitch that their students felt overwhelmed at the ...

“It’s not until we know the stories of each other that we embrace our humanity. When I know the stories of my people and my culture, that’s when I become human myself.” — Ezra Hyland In 1990 Dr.