Renée Jongste

Between Pages

It is becoming increasingly common to see in the news that children in the Netherlands are struggling with literacy. What was once a natural skill now seems to be a growing challenge for many young people. Several factors contribute to this decline. The digitalisation of our society means that children are spending more and more time in front of screens. Reading happens less often at home and at school than before. Classic, in-depth reading seems to be slowly fading into the background.

Children are spending more and more time in front of screens. Tablets, phones, and social media offer constant stimulation and distraction, shortening their attention span and preventing them from having the peace and quiet to read a book. Reading is also happening less at home and at school than before. Classic, in-depth reading seems to be slowly fading into the background.

I've designed an inspiring reading environment that sparks their curiosity. A place where books come to life, where stories are shared, and where reading is experienced as something natural and enjoyable.

It's time to make reading fun again - not as an obligation, but as an adventure. By letting children experience the beauty of stories and how much they can learn from reading about the world, others, and themselves, you're building a generation that not only reads better but is also stronger, more creative, and more curious about life.