I think it should be pointed out that the key element here is "Top children's authors, including best-seller Philip Pullman (His Dark Materials), have written an open letter to the British Government".
Conflict of interests anyone? I mean come on. Yea its likely true kids are "growing" up faster these days. Instead of reading childish books that are far to simplistic for them they move on to something fun that can challenge their minds.
Tip for you "Top children's authors" take a hint from "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling. Write books that are an enjoyable read and that are complex enough to interest "kids" and maybe your books will be read again. Until then the games will just show you how inadequate your work is at enticing the younger generations into reading it.
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I think it should be pointed out that the key element here is "Top children's authors, including best-seller Philip Pullman (His Dark Materials), have written an open letter to the British Government". Conflict of interests anyone? I mean come on. Yea its likely true kids are "growing" up faster these days. Instead of reading childish books that are far to simplistic for them they move on to something fun that can challenge their minds. Tip for you "Top children's authors" take a hint from "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling. Write books that are an enjoyable read and that are complex enough to interest "kids" and maybe your books will be read again. Until then the games will just show you how inadequate your work is at enticing the younger generations into reading it.