LET THEM READ

​LET THEM READ

By Nathan Burr

Multiple Choice

What percentage of Americans age 15 and older read for leisure every day in 2023?

• 28%

• 16%

• 40%

• 2%

Source:
Why So Few Americans Read for Pleasure
The Washington Post
Aug 20th, 2025

Multiple Choice

How many Americans read no books at all in 2023, according to YouGov?

• 12%

• 27%

• 46%

• 63%

Source:
Why So Few Americans Read for Pleasure
The Washington Post
Aug 20th, 2025

Multiple Choice

According to research from the University of Texas, what effect does simply having your smart phone near you but face down have on attention and thinking?

• It has no measurable effect as long as the phone is silent.

• It decreases attention and problem-solving ability, even when not in use.

• It slightly improves focus by reducing anxiety.

• It only affects attention when the phone vibrates or lights up.

Source: "The Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain Power, Study Shows"

University of Texas

Jun 26, 2017

“It’s not that participants were distracted because they were getting notifications on their phones,” said Ward. “The mere presence of their smartphone was enough to reduce their cognitive capacity.”