However, despite increased interest in nonfiction children's books, the findings of literacy research, new standards, and recent legislative mandates, critical research on children's nonfiction remain

The gap

Consensus across the literature

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• Eduvocal “Nderes”: Developing an Accessible Slendro Vocal Learning E-Book for Visually Impaired Children (2026) · doi

  Therefore, future studies are recommended to conduct experimental research on the effectiveness of the media, involve larger participant groups, improve compatibility across various screen-reader applications, develop additional materials based on the pelog tuning system, and integrate more interactive accessibility features within the e-book.

  Keywords: future recommended conduct experimental effectiveness media involve larger participant groups improve compatibility across various screen
• <scp>Meta‐analysis</scp> examining the effects of electronic storybooks on language and literacy outcomes for children in grades <scp>Pre‐K</scp> to grade 2 (2021) · doi

  Abstract Background The array of availability of diverse digital reading applications, the mixed results emerging from small‐scale experimental studies, as well as the long‐standing tradition and range of known positive developmental outcomes gained from adult‐child storybook reading warrant an investigation into electronic storybooks (e‐books) by performing a meta‐analysis, which includes recent studies.

  Keywords: reading abstract background array availability diverse digital applications mixed emerging small scale experimental well long
• A Content Analysis of Orbis Pictus Award–Winning Nonfiction, 1990–2014 (2015) · doi

  However, despite increased interest in nonfiction children's books, the findings of literacy research, new standards, and recent legislative mandates, critical research on children's nonfiction remains scarce and studies center primarily on topics like accuracy of information, design, organization, and style.

  Keywords: nonfiction children despite increased interest books literacy standards recent legislative mandates critical remains scarce center