News, advertising and social media

Western Counties Regional Library booklist

MEDIA LITERACY WEEK

Dig a little deeper into the state of the news, advertising and social media with this list. The library booklist provides readers with names of books and other material recommended by the staff of Western Counties Regional Library. All recommendations are posted at www.westerncounties.ca under Recommended Reading with links to our catalogue.

FAKE NEWS

by Jill Keppler

In this informative book, readers will learn what clues and signs to watch for when reading, watching, or listening to news media. Useful tips will help them figure out when to look deeper on social media, and intriguing facts will give perspective to help them learn more about the role of the free press in U.S. society.

MAD FOR ADS

by Erica Fyvie

A visual handbook that guides kids through an ad-saturated world. This fact-packed exploration of how advertising works is a vital, entertaining peek behind the curtain of an industry that influences everything we see. Through sample ads, eye-catching illustrations and funny, relevant examples, readers will learn all about how to decode and think critically about ads, empowering them to make smart decisions.

POWER AND PERSUASION IN MEDIA AND ADVERTISING

by Susan Brophy Down

How susceptible are you to tactics of subtle encouragement or even outright manipulation used by media and advertising? Power and Persuasion in Media and Advertising is a critical introduction to how marketing and advertising works to convince consumers to buy products or believe in certain ideas. Readers will learn about persuasion, credible marketing, and how their tastes and opinions are targeted and shaped from an early age.

TRENDING:

HOW AND WHY

STUFF GETS POPULAR

by Kira Vermond

Established middle-grade author Kira Vermond and cartoonist Clayton Hanmer team up in this fun and accessible nonfiction look at fads. In four short chapters, the book explores what a fad is, how the latest crazes catch on, and what makes us jump on the bandwagon. Finally, it looks at the fascinating and even frightening effects of fads both modern and historic.

BREAKING THE NEWS

by Robin Terry Brown

SURVIVING SOCIAL MEDIA

by Matthew Braun

Many people consider social media a lifeline to staying connected to friends and staying relevant to the world. But there's a dark side as well. How much social media use is healthy? What happens when trolls take over? Where do you go for help? Delve into the pros and cons of social media and how to make smart decisions about managing your online life.