Scholastic’s 2017 “Reading Report” shows that higher-income households have almost twice as many books as poor households. A family with an annual income of more $100,000 typically has 127 books versus 69 for a family with an income below $35,000. There are also differences based on race: the study says Hispanic households have more books than the average African American home.
Scholastic says librarians can use help bridge the gap by promoting book ownership and access to books. Students are turning to public and school libraries for books, and if they do not go the library, the librarian can go to them. Parent-student groups and day-care centers are ideal for promoting books and reading to people of all races and income levels.
Key Takeaways:
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Study shows how important reading is for kids.
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Every kid does’t have the same access to books. Poorer families generally have less books in the home.
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The solution to the problem might be through increased usage of libraries and book ownership programs.
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