Spirit Magazine - November 2013 - (Page 48)

The Numbers 5800 PHOTOGRAPH © ROY MCMAHON/CORBIS of kids say they will always want to read physical books. Who says print is dead? Not today's kiddos. According to Scholastic's biennial Kids & Family Reading Report, the majority of youngsters ages 9-17 aren't yet ready to ditch their paperbacks for tablets-and never will be. Although the numbers have fallen a bit since 2010, when 66 percent said they couldn't do without tangible tomes, Scholastic's chief academic officer, Francie Alexander, cautions parents not to read too much into the dip. "A loved one's lap is more important than any laptop," she says, "because, for most kids, that is where the emotional connection to print comes from." Besides, how are you supposed to delay bedtime without a stack of books for backup? 48 SPIRIT NOVEMBER 2013

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - November 2013

Spirit Magazine - November 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Wise Guide
Business
Winter to the Ultimate Degree
The Every Day Action Hero
Your Adventure In Memphis
Life Adventure In Memphis
Promotional Series: Spirit of Reno Tahoe
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - November 2013