In Season 3, The Future Lab goes after the big questions that readers, authors, parents, and educators are asking about reading and young audiences.

Why does reading drop off among nine-year-old kids, and even more when they reach thirteen? Do boys really read less than girls? Why has screen-based entertainment grabbed so much attention? How does a kid get away from their screen and find their way to long-form storytelling? Are ebooks or audiobooks a good way to rekindle a relationship with books? What makes a breakout YA title?

Each episode of Seasons 1 and 2 explored science fiction, fantasy, and climate fiction— genres that aren’t just entertainment, but blueprints for how we envision our future. Through conversations with groundbreaking authors, editors, publishers, and thought leaders, Lee Schneider explores how the stories we tell today shape the world of tomorrow.

About the Host
Lee Schneider, host of The Future Lab, knows how to tell a story that resonates. An award-wining science fiction and fantasy author, his latest novel LIBERATION, the third in his Utopian Engine trilogy,  explores themes of resilience and reinvention. With a career spanning television, film, and audio drama, Lee has written for Good Morning America, produced documentaries for The History Channel and Discovery networks, and founded Red Cup Agency, an award-winning podcast production company.