Use, understand, engage, access and verify media

A collage of books with text reading Media Literacy Week.

During Media Literacy Week, October 24 to 28, learn the fundamentals of digital media literacy — how to critically, effectively and responsibly access, use, understand and engage with media of all kinds.

#Goldilocks by Jeanne Willis

#Goldilocks by Jeanne Willis

This clever, contemporary take on the traditional tale sees Goldilocks exploring internet safety and her digital footprint. Ages 3-5.

The Fabulous Friend Machine by Nick Bland

The Fabulous Friend Machine by Nick Bland

A cautionary tale about online friends versus those you know in real life. A picture book for young digital natives growing up in a world of technology. Ages 3-6.

Facts Vs. Opinions Vs. Robots by Michael Rex

Facts Vs. Opinions Vs. Robots by Michael Rex

In this timely picture book, robots try to figure out the difference between facts and opinions. Ages 5-8.

Technology Tail by Julia Cook

Technology Tail by Julia Cook

A timeless message to a new generation just learning how to navigate the fast-changing digital age. Written for children ages 6-11, this storybook uses rhymes and colourful illustrations to grab their attention.

True Or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide To Spotting Fake News by Cindy L. Otis

True Or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide To Spotting Fake News by Cindy L. Otis

A former CIA analyst unveils the true history of fake news and gives readers tips on how to avoid falling victim to it in this highly designed informative nonfiction teen title.

The Internet is Not What You Think it Is by Justin E. H. Smith

The Internet is Not What You Think it Is by Justin E. H. Smith

Justin Smith's intellectual history of the internet traces human thinking about utopian connectivity and communication back centuries to demonstrate how gravely our current technologies fail us.

Growing Up Shared by Stacey Steinberg

Growing Up Shared by Stacey Steinberg

Striking the right balance between engaging in online communities and respecting a child's privacy and safety can be difficult.  Emphasizing the importance of education, Stenberg also provides suggestions and takeaways to help parents decide the right path for their family to follow in the online world.

The Art of Screen Time by Anya Kamenetz

The Art of Screen Time by Anya Kamenetz

Practical and evidence-based suggestions to help parents make their own decisions and find balance for their families in the online world.

The Fake News Crisis by Barbara Sheen

The Fake News Crisis by Barbara Sheen

Fake news is a dangerous problem that affects everyone. It can undermine democracies, negatively impact public health, and destroy reputations. Learn how it spreads, what problems it causes, and how to stop it in its tracks. 

Fighting Misinformation: Digital Media Literacy (Kanopy)

Fighting Misinformation: Digital Media Literacy (Kanopy)

The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) teams up with The Great Courses to lead you step-by-step through the history, evolution, science, and impact of misinformation and arm you with the skills needed to defuse the threat of misinformation and become a more savvy media consumer.