A survey conducted in the United Kingdom between January and March 2023 revealed that boys and girls were similarly likely to be encouraged to read by their parents or carers, however girls were more likely to discuss what they were reading with family or friends, or to go to friends for help with what to read.
Access to reading resources among children and young people in the United Kingdom (UK) as of March 2023, by gender, age group, and free school meal uptake
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National Literacy Trust. (September 4, 2023). Access to reading resources among children and young people in the United Kingdom (UK) as of March 2023, by gender, age group, and free school meal uptake [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 12, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1341644/young-people-reading-access-uk-by-demographic/
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