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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Busby

Children’s enjoyment of audio surpasses pleasure of reading ‘for first time’

About two in five children and young people aged between eight and 18 said they enjoyed listening to audio in their free time in 2024 (Serhii Yevdokymov/Alamy/PA) -

Children’s enjoyment of listening to audio has surpassed their enjoyment of reading for the first time, a report has suggested.

The number of young people who say they enjoy listening to audio – such as audiobooks and podcasts – in their free time has risen in the past year, according to research by the National Literacy Trust (NLT).

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