Happy Media Literacy Week, Oct. 21-25, 2024. Can You Believe It? is perfect for teaching media literacy and critical thinking skills
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I am excited to begin research on an upcoming non-fiction title, thanks to the Marian Hebb Research Grant from Access Copyright.
Ha! My name`s in lights near Front/Spadina at The Well open-air market. This is a promotion for The Star`s Media Literacy Event for Educators on Nov. 29. I`ll be talking about teaching young people how to spot fake news and about media literacy, along with my TKN co-founder (and educator extraordinaire) Jon Tilly.
I`ll also be interviewing the Star`s editor-in-chief Nicole MacIntyre for a live AMA.
There are still tickets available! And if you`re attending, please make sure to say hi. Thank you to Emma @kidscanpress for this photo!
#medialiteracy @thetorontostar @globalyouthandnewsmedia #kidlit #education
This is a big first for me—Can You Believe It? is now in Japanese and Korean! Thank you to Iwasaki Publishing @iwasakishoten_pr (Tokyo) and translator Isa Katayanagi and GrassandWind Publishing (Korea) and translator Han Seong-hee! And of course @kidscanpress ❤️❤️❤️ illustrated by the incomparable @ktmarcotte
Listening to @jannarden’s awesome podcast talking about the need to teach kids how to spot fake news. Don’t despair, Jann—there are so many others who care about this as well and are doing the challenging work of helping our young people think more critically. I just talked to 50 teachers (and 1,200 students) last week about it—they’re all heroes!!! We will get there. (Because we have to.) I’d love to send you a copy of my book, which is one resource that can help
Thank you Lynn Leitch for turning me toward Jann’s wonderful podcast!
@jannardenpod
I am extremely grateful to the @accesscopyright Foundation and @saskarts, as a recipient of The Marian Hebb Research Grant which will fund my research for an upcoming illustrated NF book. This grant will support the intensive research this book will require; now I can delve right into it, knowing I have a safety net. Thank you also to the incredible Marian Hebb, for her sage counsel and tireless work with so many great author-supportive agencies including @alasontario and @TWUC -- both of which have helped me throughout my career as an author. Thank you again!
BTW, if you`re an artist living in Ontario, do yourself a favour and get to know @alasontario. The work they do is invaluable! #MarianHebb #MarianHebbResearchGrant
Join us for a series of fascinating discussions about contemporary issues through the lens of children’s literature. I’m excited to kick off this popular program on Wed., Sept. 18 6:30 pm, Mary Ward Centre, Loretto College Residence, 70 St. Mary St., Toronto
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I’m excited to be a Signature Presenter during Hamilton Arts Week, June 5 to 14!
Check out this exciting new reel, put together by the fantastic team at @EpilogueProductions, showcasing some of my recent presentations and keynotes. To book an
We’re all in an information bubble! How do we get out? Watch for my new book, illustrated by Jan Dolby, coming this fall 2025 from Owlkids!
CYBI? shortlisted for two Hamilton Literary Awards.
CYBI? shortlisted for two Hamilton Literary Awards.
Joyce Grant awarded Press Freedom Teaching Award 2023.
CYBI? shortlisted for Hackmatack, its second children’s choice award nomination.
March 15, Noon ET, join Joyce Grant (moderator), Ken Boyd (CIVIX), Isabel Deslauriers (Let’s Talk Science) and Soomin Han (Youth Climate Lab) to discuss how to help young Canadians understand the importance of good sources for decision making.
“Colourful and catchy, Can You Believe It? How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts provides a good overview of what fake news is, why people create and circulate fake news, and how to identify fake news. While aimed at younger readers, this book can be used by readers from all ages and is an excellent resource for learning about fake news and how to identify it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, ****/5″
-CM Canadian Review of Materials, by Daphne Hamilton-Nagorsen
“Although technically a children’s book, this is a perfect text for anyone who wants to grow more tech- and media-savvy.”
-Book Riot, by Carolina Ciucci
“I’m glad I have a copy of this book in my school library”
“Unlike similar books, it doesn’t dwell on the ‘media is terrible and out to trick you’ angle. It demonstrates that with some applied strategies, it can be possible to be a more discerning reader/listener/viewer.”
-Diana Maliszewski, AML (Association for Media Literacy)
Read Maliszewski’s thoughts about “triangulation” here
“This book helps young readers decide which online information they can trust—and which they can’t. Explore how real journalism is made, what “fake news” is and how to spot the difference. Learn about bylines and credible sources, influencers and clickbait. Readers are encouraged to approach online information with skepticism and to make smart choices about what they believe and share.”
-Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC), Best Books for Kids and Teens Fall 2022
“Top Book for Grades 9-12”
Thank you Kate Barlow of the Oakville News, for including Can You Believe It? in this fantastic list of reads by great kidlit authors including Lana Button (The Cow Said Boo! illustrated by Alice Carter), Jennifer Maruno (While You Sleep, illustrated by Miki Sato), Sylvia McNicoll (What the Dog Knows) and Karen Bass (Blood Donor).
Helen Kubiw is a wonderful reviewer and I’m very proud about this glowing review of Can You Believe It? She had lots of nice things to say–I made the graphic below about Kathleen Marcotte’s illustrations because I think sometimes they don’t get enough credit. They really are incredible and they add SO MUCH to this book! Also, what Helen says about them is bang-on.
