The Benefits of Reading for Pleasure

The start of a new school year is a great time to remind everyone about the benefits of reading for pleasure. Several studies undertaken in a range of countries have found compelling evidence that a sustained reading practice has a positive impact on students’ learning outcomes and well being. I have included a link to two short articles that discuss research in this field.

Sullivan, A. (2013). “Reading for fun improves children’s brains, study confirms.” In The Guardian. Retrieved, 10 February 2025 https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2013/sep/16/reading-improves-childrens-brains

Goodwin, C. (2023) “The Benefits of Reading for Pleasure.” In Psychology Today. Retrieved, 10 February 2025 https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/parenting-translator/202308/the-benefits-of-reading-for-pleasure

Happy reading!

Donna Page

Teacher Librarian