In this video lecture, Lorenzo Soto examines the relationship between books, reading, and young audiences, presenting literature both as a means of socialisation and as a place of personal refuge. He explores how reading can help young people understand their experiences, shape their identities, connect with others, and find a safe space for reflection. Drawing on his extensive work with young readers, Soto also considers their changing interests, habits, and cultural environments, offering publishers practical insights into how they can create meaningful connections between books and new generations.
This lecture was created as part of the ThinkPub localised training programme for publishing professionals, organised by Fundación Germán Sánchez Ruipérez in Madrid.
