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April 4, 2025: Teens share their love for reading; ‘Pinch Hitting’ tells the story of an unexpected hero

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A 10th grade student is seen standing next to a bookshelf in a library. She is wearing white and black top with squiggly lines.
Courtesy Matt Benson
Alivia Anderson is a sophomore at Poudre Valley High School in Fort Collins. She’s a member of the book club, Poudre Page Turners.

Today, we'll bust some myths about young people and reading. As much as kids are on their phones, many crave paper. Plus, book bans, the hottest genres among young adults, and the role of school libraries in 2025. Then, proxy voting on Capitol Hill. Plus, dedicated volunteers are keeping Colorado Springs clean. Later, survivors of sexual assault are empowered with Rise art. And 'Pinch Hitting' tells the story of an unlikely hero in baseball.