A year ago, the author expressed concern about gifting nonfiction books to his grandsons, fearing they wouldn't enjoy them. However, he later discovered that children's preference for fiction isn't a personal flaw but a reflection of adult reading habits. New data from Renaissance Learning showed that popular digital books in younger grades include numerous nonfiction titles. This shift in perspective indicates that children's literature is evolving and that adults can influence reading trends through broader support for diverse genres.
This year, Renaissance Learning put out new and differently organized "What Kids Are Reading" lists that expose my ignorance.
I have since found research indicating that such reading habits are not the fault of nonfiction-hating children but of lazy adults like me.
Nonfiction was also rare in the lists for older grades, a notable exception being Elie Wiesel's memoir "Night".
I realized, after consulting with experts, that I had put too much emphasis on the dearth of nonfiction in the irresistible "What Kids Are Reading" lists.
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