Changes in Reading Habits and Concerns for the Future

Recently, there has been increasing concern about changes in reading habits among children. These concerns focus on what children are reading and the reduction in the number of books they include in their education. A recent cover story in The Atlantic expands this discussion by raising similar questions about the reading habits of the broader population.

Discussion on Reading Trends

Jeffrey Brown had a conversation with Rose Horowitch from The Atlantic to discuss these trends. Brown has a notable career at NewsHour spanning over 30 years. As an arts correspondent, he has covered a variety of national and international topics, traveling both around the U.S. and abroad. He has profiled some of the world’s leading cultural figures, including writers, musicians, and actors.

“Not only does it affect education, but our culture and society as a whole,” says Horowitch.

Brown’s significant projects at NewsHour include the “Culture at Risk” series, addressing threatened cultural heritage worldwide; the creation of the online segment “Art Beat”; and hosting the book club “Now Read This,” in collaboration with The New York Times.

Solveig Rennan, a national affairs producer for PBS News Hour and Horizons, also contributes to these discussions, providing insights into national trends and their implications for society.