Literary Arts Fund created to rekindle a love for reading
Summary
A recent study shows a significant drop in reading for pleasure over the last 20 years. The Mellon Foundation is launching a new fund to encourage people to read more.Key Facts
- Reading for pleasure has decreased by 40% in the past 20 years.
- Reading skills for students and adults are declining.
- Elizabeth Alexander from the Mellon Foundation discussed efforts to improve reading habits.
- The Literary Arts Fund aims to promote reading.
- This initiative is part of the arts and culture series called CANVAS.
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