Kids can learn a lot from reading fiction: Leading bookseller

If you thought that reading books was on the decline among today’s youth you could be wrong.

Even though children are not bored enough to pick up a book, with the amount of information at their disposal through the internet, there is a vast section who are still intrigued by the adventure that only a book can provide.

DC Books are participating in the KT UniExpo and are reporting an encouraging number of students browsing through the literature on offer at the event before they purchase a book at the end of the day.

“Reading will never go out of style,” said Hussain Mohammed Taj, head of sales at DC Books. “While it is accepted that we are competing with the internet, books have a charm of their own and we are happy to spread that message, which we have been doing quite successfully.

“We target the younger generation who are more curious about books. As you can see, we have a wide range of literature on offer. Books also help provide a platform for a cultural exchange of tastes between kids who like to recommend or talk about a certain book they have recently read,” he added.

“There are immense opportunities to get kids back to reading and making it a habit.”

While statistics reveal that reading has been endangered for several years since the internet revolution. And the numbers are dropping every year. However reading a book for pleasure during your spare time is still popular provided children have access to good books, through public libraries or bookshops and with the right upbringing.