If you want to use words to change the world, keep reading... Be empowered to make a real difference to the issues you care about with this inspiring and insightful book. · Explore the power of language and discover how it influences the way we think and behave · Learn why using our voices is so important, and the many ways people are unfairly silenced · Investigate media bias and fake news, and learn how to spot and squash misinformation · Have go at different types of activism - from vlogging to art, demonstrations to debates, storytelling to social media Covering themes of race, gender, sexuality, violence, culture, politics and other important issues in the world today, this is a crucial read for teens and young adults who want to get out there and make change happen!

From foundations in critical thinking skills to practical tools and real-life perspectives, this book empowers young adult readers to be independent media users. During the recent presidential election, “media literacy” became a buzzword that signified the threat media manipulation posed to democratic processes. Meanwhile, statistical research has shown that 8 to 18 year-olds pack more than eleven hours with some form of media into each day by “media multitasking.” Young people are not only eager and interested to learn about and discuss the realities of media ownership, production, and distribution, they also deserve to understand differential power structures in how media influences our culture. The Media and Me provides readers with the tools and perspectives to be empowered and autonomous media users. The book explores critical inquiry skills to help young people form a multidimensional comprehension of what they read and watch, opportunities to see others like them making change, and insight into their own identity projects. By covering topics like storytelling, building arguments and recognizing fallacies, surveillance and digital gatekeeping, advertising and consumerism, and global social problems through a critical media literacy lens, this book will help students evolve from passive consumers of media to engaged critics and creators.

From foundations in critical thinking skills to practical tools and real-life perspectives, this book empowers young adult readers to be independent media users. During the recent presidential election, “media literacy” became a buzzword that signified the threat media manipulation posed to democratic processes. Meanwhile, statistical research has shown that 8 to 18 year-olds pack more than eleven hours with some form of media into each day by “media multitasking.” Young people are not only eager and interested to learn about and discuss the realities of media ownership, production, and distribution, they also deserve to understand differential power structures in how media influences our culture. The Media and Me provides readers with the tools and perspectives to be empowered and autonomous media users. The book explores critical inquiry skills to help young people form a multidimensional comprehension of what they read and watch, opportunities to see others like them making change, and insight into their own identity projects. By covering topics like storytelling, building arguments and recognizing fallacies, surveillance and digital gatekeeping, advertising and consumerism, and global social problems through a critical media literacy lens, this book will help students evolve from passive consumers of media to engaged critics and creators.

""Tife (TEE-fay) and Phoebe (FEE-bee) have been best friends for a long time. But lately, Caitlin has been interrupting their games and asking Phoebe to play. Tife feels left out, and she's worried. How would you handle a sticky friendship situation? In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending picture book, Tife chooses how to respond to her best friend spending time with someone else. Will Tife worry too much, get angry, or ask to be included? Readers make choices for Tife and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different outcomes. Includes four different endings and discussion questions. Expressive illustrations and the power to choose your story support social-emotional learning and decision-making for kids, making this an excellent book to spark discussion and encourage kids to build positive relationships. ""--

""When your friend tells the whole school who your crush is, how would you respond to the embarrassment? In this choose-your-own-ending picture book, Cora lets slip that Abdi has a crush on Riley. Abdi is embarrassed. Will he retaliate or accept Cora's apology? Readers make choices for Abdi, with each story path leading to different outcomes. Includes four endings and discussion questions. Expressive illustrations and the power to choose your story support social-emotional learning and decision-making for kids, making this an excellent book to spark discussion and encourage kids to build positive relationships. ""--

""When your friend gets so mad, they won't talk to even after you apologize-how would you respond? In this choose-your-own-ending picture book, Joey makes fun of his friend Presley in front of the whole math class. Presley gets so angry that she won't talk to him. Will she accept his apology and save their friendship? Readers make choices for Joey, with each story path leading to different outcomes. Includes four endings and discussion questions.Expressive illustrations and the power to choose your story support social-emotional learning and decision-making for kids, making this an excellent book to spark discussion and encourage kids to build positive relationships. ""--

The world can feel like a tough place when growing up. Have you ever dealt with a bully, struggled with social anxiety, felt like you had to hide what was going on at home, or wished you were prettier, skinnier, or smarter? Each generation has faced its own challenges growing up, and as we explore what it means to thrive in today's world, the lessons learned from our past can be a guiding light for youth today in a vast universe of information. Navigation Tools to Thrive in the Human Experience, A Blueprint for Youth is a collection of inspirational stories from women of diverse backgrounds and cultures that spans multiple generations. A wealth of wisdom with interactive resources to help youth live a fully expressed and abundant life. This book will help young adults to become their most authentic selves through connecting to intuition, building confidence, learning how to lead from the heart, and tapping into the full potential of self-expression to thrive amidst challenges, adversity, and major life transitions. Each chapter provides interactive tools, guidance, and support to create sustainable methods to thrive in a changing world.