Reading has not disappeared. It has changed.

Dear Education Leader,

It is easy to look at this generation and conclude that young people no longer read. They live surrounded by screens, notifications, videos, messages and constant digital stimulation. Yet the real question is not whether they read. The real question is what kind of reading experiences are reaching them.

Every generation discovers stories differently. This generation often discovers them through screens, dialogue, images, emotion, choices, suspense and shared digital experiences. Their attention is not lost; it is being competed for every day.

At Mezel Studios, we believe interactive reading can meet young people in an environment already natural to them—their mobile devices—while still asking them to read, imagine, interpret, question and think.

The objective is not to replace books, teachers or the valuable work already happening in classrooms. It is to create another doorway into reading: one built around strong stories, cinematic presentation and meaningful interaction.

Through our educational distribution partner, schools can bring shared interactive reading experiences to students that encourage conversation, curiosity, empathy and engagement beyond the screen.

Reading has never been more important. The challenge is no longer simply convincing young people to read. The challenge is giving them experiences worth reading.