Educational research has constantly shown that regular reading is beneficial for children. The acquisition of good reading skills is linked to improved language skills and higher levels of academic achievement generally.
An interesting question, though, is whether it matters what children read. Or are all forms of reading material equally beneficial? This question was researched recently using data drawn from the OECD’s 2015 PISA study (Programme for International Student Assessment). PISA studies are conducted every 3 years and test 15-year-olds from all over the world on maths, science and literacy.
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