"Perfect for aspiring journalists, this is an engaging and fascinating guide to ever-relevant topic."
The news is everywhere and a hugely important part of our lives, but understanding how it works can sometimes be a challenge. Written by a real-life journalist and with a foreword from TV newsreader Charlene White, How the News Works is an accessible and informative guide for children into what constitutes news, how it’s made and problems to look out for.
Topics such as the history of news, the importance of impartiality, and the opportunities and changes brought by social media are covered in an engaging manner. The book expertly explains the mechanics of producing news; taking us behind the scenes in a news studio and demonstrating how many people it takes to make a TV news bulletin. There are also interesting insights into the different types of news and the many different roles that fall under the term journalist.
As we would expect, much thought is also given to contemporary media literacy issues, such as clickbait, fake news, and the difference between disinformation and misinformation. This is nicely balanced with celebrations of the positive opportunities digital news broadcasting offers.
The book benefits from bold, graphic-style illustrations, making this a fun book to read through. Whilst mini assignments throughout empower the reader and help them hone their own journalistic skills.
This will be an invaluable book for any young people interested in journalism. Whilst the media literacy sections greatly further its readership appeal, making this an excellent teaching resource for preparing young people to be informed citizens.
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