This report summarizes findings from a
series of 2014 research studies that examined book checkout patterns
in Room to Read libraries in Nepal, South Africa, and Sri Lanka (both
Sinhala-and Tamil-medium schools). The studies found that children
prefer Room to Read-published titles to those not published by Room
to Read. The studies also found that folklore and fantasy titles are
the most popular genre and that titles at beginning reading levels
are more popular than titles at advanced reading levels.
Additionally, the studies found that opportunities exist to diversify
the books Room to Read provides to schoiols and to increase students
use of books in the library.
