Understanding Modern Reading Education: From Kamishibai to Digital-Enabled Reading - 'Reading and Rich Humanity: Reading Education in the DX Era: From Paper to Digital'

Kindaikagaku Co., Ltd., which publishes professional books in science and engineering under the Impress Group, released the book 'Reading and Rich Humanity' (Authors: Tomomi Umeno, Etsuko Nishimaki) on March 31, 2026, through the Kindaikagaku Digital label. The book serves as a compass for navigating a 'hybrid reading environment' that transcends the dichotomy of paper and digital. It provides specific approaches for developmental stages, information utilization techniques, and the role of school libraries as a 'place for the heart.' It includes practical examples such as reading aloud and the use of barrier-free books, making it a new guideline for teacher-librarians and parents.