More books are being sold today than before the pandemic, despite concerns about the decline of reading, with certain sectors like adult fiction and memoirs seeing increased sales.
Middle-grade book sales, catering to ages 8-12, have been declining significantly, worrying publishers and educators as kids in third and fourth grade are reading less for fun.
At age 8, 57 percent of kids read for fun daily, but by age 9, only 35 percent continue, showcasing the 'Decline by 9' trend impacting the enjoyment of reading among children.
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