A report titled La République des lecteurs – Pour en finir avec la mort du livre, written by Arthur De Grave and Diana Filippova for the Fondation Jean-Jaurès, has been published by ActuaLitté. The report questions the idea that books are dying and instead looks at the broader decline in the role of writing in society. It offers ten proposals to integrate reading and writing into public policy, arguing that simply telling people to read more isn't enough. Instead, it suggests creating social, economic, educational, and cultural conditions that make reading and writing accessible, appealing, and sustainable for all. The report proposes that artificial intelligence (AI) companies in France contribute 6% of their revenue to support literacy initiatives, which could generate between 200 and 600 million euros each year. It also suggests creating a national fund for literacy worth one billion euros, with half coming from existing public funding for books and reading, and the other half from AI contributions. This fund would support new literacy policies, unemployment insurance for artists, and support for independent bookstores and publishers. The report recommends expanding the role of the Centre national du livre (CNL), a French organization that promotes reading, by increasing its budget and responsibilities. It also suggests appointing territorial delegates for literacy to coordinate efforts among libraries, schools, local governments, associations, and employers. Additionally, the report proposes implementing a "design code" to protect attention from addictive digital and textual designs, starting with minors and later extending to all users. This would involve disabling attention-capturing features by default and promoting clearer language in administrations and businesses. The report suggests banning AI use in schools until the end of secondary school, designating schools as AI-free zones, and educating students, parents, educators, and adults about AI. It also proposes giving newborns library cards that remain valid until they enter preschool, along with bi-annual book packages for children under five and parental guidance for reading aloud. It recommends establishing a "quarter hour of reading" in schools, enhanced by a three-step process: silent reading, reading aloud, and open discussion. It also suggests expanding student-led literary awards and creating a "Goncourt Prize for Middle Schoolers" open to various literary genres. The report advocates introducing writing workshops from primary school through high school, with involvement from literacy mediators and contemporary authors. It proposes creating "third places of literacy," such as spaces combining free book access, reading, writing, and discussion, in cultural institutions, schools, bookstores, shopping centers, public transport, and around book boxes, especially in priority areas and rural zones. The report also suggests creating a national certification for literacy mediators and selecting influencers to promote reading and writing, particularly among youth. The report is available for consultation and download. Some commenters have questioned how to encourage reading among those who prefer screens, while others have praised the report's practical ideas. One commenter pointed out that a qualitative study cited in the report involved only 24 participants and questioned the broader implications of declining book reading versus the transformation of textual practices. Another commenter highlighted the potential of AI as a tool for exploring, analyzing, and experimenting with writing, suggesting that the educational system should explore and teach new cognitive uses of AI rather than simply banning it.