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10 facts about reading in Finland

The survey 10 facts about reading gathers together information and results from over 40 Finnish and international researches about reading and literacy, such as PISA, PIRLS, PIAAC and other literacy updates. The top Finnish reading and literacy experts and researchers have been consulted about the survey.

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16.09.2020

The importance of reading has dawned on Finnish people

Sixty percent of the Finns feel they do not read enough – mostly because of concentration difficulties and lack of time. Less reading leads to a lower reading literacy level and the most vulnerable members of society are more affected by literacy challenges.

Finland sees uptick in reading during coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus crisis has prompted Finns to turn to literature more than usual, according to the results of a recent survey by the Finnish Reading Centre.

Changes brought on by the Covid crisis

One of the most important activity of the Finnish Reading Center (FRC) has nearly been driven down this spring. The author visits, organized by us at the Finnish Reading Center, have practically been cancelled after the Covid crisis hit Finland in the beginning of March. Altogether 400 author visits have been cancelled and new ones aren´t being ordered, even for the autumn, due to the uncertain situation.