Description
The news can inform and inspire, but it can also misinform and mislead.
Becoming a savvy news consumer is more important than ever as people are spending an increasing amount of time on the internet and social media, where they're exposed to fake news and clickbait. And as major news events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have shown us, the global spread of misinformation and disinformation puts lives at risk and accurate and reliable information can save lives.
Breaking News: Why Media Matters helps kids become critical news consumers and teaches them how to tell fact from fiction. It explores the history of the media industry, the important roles the news plays today and the challenges it faces, and it gives kids the tools they need to find the news they can use.
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Author Bio
Julie McLaughlin is an award-winning illustrator of numerous children’s books, including Pride Puppy!; Little Cloud; Breaking News; Fresh Air, Clean Water; Plant Attack! and Why We Live Where We Live, winner of the 2015 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction. Her work with various editorial, advertising and publishing clients can be seen around the world. Julie grew up on the Prairies and now resides on Vancouver Island.
Prizes
- CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended 2023
- City of Victoria Children’s Book PrizeWinner 2024
- Literacy and Social Responsibility Special Interest Group (ILA LSR SIG) The Social Justice Literature Award - Nonfiction Honor BookCommended 2024
Review Quotes
“Engaging and important…Covers [subjects] with care and insight.”
— Sal's Fiction Addiction“A noteworthy addition to the Orca Think series…Through exploring the history of journalism, why media matters, and how to be a critical consumer of media, readers will leave this book with an understanding of the importance of journalism…highly recommended for public and school library collections.”
— Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children’s Book News“Anyone who loves to learn, and is fascinated with the concept of possibly going out and finding entertaining and informative stories should read this book…A great way to understand the workings of our newspapers, and radio and television broadcasting.”
— Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)Biographical note
Raina Delisle is an award-winning writer whose work has been featured in Today’s Parent, Chatelaine, CBC and the Globe and Mail, among many other publications. She has worked in journalism and government communications, giving her a unique perspective on the media industry. Her first book, Fashion Forward: Striving for Sustainable Style, was published in 2022. Raina lives in Victoria, British Columbia
Julie McLaughlin is an award-winning illustrator of numerous children’s books, including Pride Puppy!, Little Cloud and Why We Live Where We Live, winner of the 2015 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction. Her work with various editorial, advertising and publishing clients can be seen around the world. Julie grew up on the Prairies and now resides on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
