Children's Nonfiction Media Studies
Breaking News
Why Media Matters
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- May 2023
- Category
- Media Studies, Internet, Television & Radio, Careers
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781459826564
- Publish Date
- May 2023
- List Price
- $26.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459826588
- Publish Date
- May 2023
- List Price
- $20.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 9 to 12
- Grade: 4 to 7
- Reading age: 9 to 12
Description
Key Selling Points
- Kids are spending more time on the internet and social media, where they may be exposed to fake news, clickbait, misinformation and disinformation. It's important for them to learn how to become critical news consumers.
- The media industry is at a critical juncture. After years of being battered by the internet and social media, new business models are starting to emerge. But much damage has been done and trust in the media has dropped to an all-time low.
- Breaking News is full of tips on how kids can get involved in the media industry and share their thoughts, including writing letters to the editor, taking journalism classes, joining the school paper, getting a paper route and even starting their own media outlet.
- The book includes stories from journalists, including kids, that will inspire readers to get involved in the industry.
- The author is an award-winning journalist who worked for daily newspapers, TV news programs and independent online publications across Canada.
About the authors
Raina Delisle is an award-winning writer and editor. She worked in journalism for nearly two decades before moving into government communications. Her writing has been featured in Today’s Parent, Chatelaine, CBC and the Globe and Mail. 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 whose work includes commissions for editorial, advertising and publishing clients from around the world. Her previous books have been nominated for several awards, and she won the 2015 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction for Why We Live Where We Live. She is the illustrator of What Animals Want in the Orca Think series and Pride Puppy! Julie grew up on the Prairies and now resides on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
“Easily digestible content…This helpful guide is well suited for journalism lessons and will foster a necessary understanding of the power of information and news as well as how to responsibly engage with it.”
Booklist
“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)
“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
“Solid advice to aspiring reporters, a glossary, and strong resource recommendations complete the picture. A welcome look at how journalists shine a light on the world.”
Kirkus Reviews
“An engaging book on the media and why it is important. Will provide a good introduction for anyone interested in the media and ideas and resources for readers who want to go further and get involved in the media. Highly Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
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