Research
Sharing knowledgeScientific research is an important aspect of reading promotion. EURead members share important scientific results with each other. Some of our members are in the Researchers Network to discuss programme evaluations, relevant external research and national research agendas. On this page we share some recent and valuable reports. Scroll down for an overview of more articles, and click the button at the bottom of the page to view the full list of articles.
Why Boys Are Lagging Behind Girls in Reading: Understanding the Gender Gap
As part of the IEA Compass in 2024, it was once again highlighted that, when it comes to measuring reading skills, girls outperform boys. Where does the problem lie, and are boys really bad readers? Could it be the adult perspective on reading and its role in boys’ lives, or are other factors distorting the […]
read moreBookstart project in Polish libraries – annual eveluation
“Small Book – Great Person” is a nationwide bookstart project implemented by the Polish Book Institute since 2017, with funding from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage in Poland.
read moreEarly Reading Research
From 7 April to 6 May 2021, the Market Research Centre, on the orders of Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania, conducted the public opinion poll regarding the early reading habits in Lithuania. Parents with children younger than three years old were questioned. The research was conducted by implementing the early reading incentive project “Book […]
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