Fake News & Media Literacy for Young Learners
Media literacy remains crucial for anyone who consumes the news. Learning to spot bias, vet sources, and read critically are some of the most valuable skills we can pass onto young learners. Rebecca Siegel breaks down the role Fake News played in the Loch Ness Monster’s rollercoaster rise to fame, as discussed in the forthcoming book, Loch Ness Uncovered, and also equips young learners with some essential media literacy skills.
It is an unconventional yet effective approach to a prickly, constantly evolving topic. Loch Ness Uncovered is an extensively researched, myth-busting account of the world’s most famous monster hoax—the Loch Ness Monster—and a cautionary tale about the dangers of misinformation. Perfect for readers 10 and up.
Rebecca will sign books in the Children’s Library immediately following storytime.
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