53% of UK Parents Don’t Buy Books for Their Children

“The survey found that 28% of parents cited affordability as a barrier to purchasing books for their children. For many families, budgeting for essential needs takes precedence over buying books, which might be seen as a non-essential expense.”

https://nen.press/2024/05/17/53-of-uk-parents-dont-buy-books-for-their-children/

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