Dorka Horvath: Raising a New Generation of Readers in the 21st Century
Dorka: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Kids read less than ever before. Therefore, they have more problems with text interpretation and reading comprehension. For Generation Alpha, the traditional books are not engaging enough, while age-appropriate, tested, and safe digital content is difficult to access. However, storytelling must be a crucial part of early childhood education and beyond. It supports incidental knowledge, automatic vocabulary, and grammar acquisition. Stories can also help develop 21st-century skills - introduce new cultures, raise awareness and develop creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills. This is why we created a new generation of storytelling.
