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“A valuable—and entertaining—guide to an important subject.”
— @kirkus_reviews on CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? by @jgcanada and illustrated by @ktmarcotte

For today’s tech-savvy kids, here’s the go-to resource for navigating what they read on the internet.

Available now! The book CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? is surrounded by cell phones and electronic tablets, all featuring illustrated news stories from the book.

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In a world where misinformation runs rampant, it’s so important for our kids to know how to “find the facts.” This book is gold ⚡️ It covers everything from the intent behind writing fake news to unconscious bias to clickbait and everything in between. I cannot wait for my children to be old enough to explore this book because it is thought provoking and so well done. TBH, I know quite a few boomers who could benefit from this book 😂🤣🙃.

This book is a fantastic read for anyone, but especially needs to be in every single classroom & library across America. Any book that teaches children how to sift through the copious amount of information and find credible sources is a winner to me.

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@jgcanada @ktmarcotte @kidscanpress

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📰How much do you trust the news? My trust has wavered in recent years, but I'm becoming more of a critical consumer of what I read. It's essential to get as clear of a picture of the facts of situations happening worldwide as possible to be an informed citizen. Getting to the root of the latest happenings and understanding the facts of what is going on is a fundamental skill and one that needs practicing. I love today's book for helping kids start their detective skills in sorting through the information they are presented with in our current world. It is a book that becomes more essential and relevant each year. I was going to wait until closer to the November elections to share this one, but with the amount of news and happenings going on, right now is just as an important time to practice skills taught in this book. ❤Happy reading and spotting misinformation!

🔎📰Today's nonfiction book is broken into six chapters with an introduction, conclusion, and extra resource pages. This book talks about how to spot what is real and fake, why misinformation is shared, how news gets made, how to get curious about what you read, what to do about fake news and more. A lot of information is packed into this share, but it's broken down well into manageable sections to make it easier to read. The back of the book features a glossary, an index, websites to learn more from, and online games to practice fake news detective skills. ❤️Great read to share for helping kids become critical consumers of the information they read!

Thanks to Kids Can Press for my copy of today's book!

Can You Believe It? How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts by Joyce Grant, illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte

#criticalthinkers #factcheckers #fakenews #nonfictionbooks #helpfulresources Book cover: Middle grade nonfiction picture book shows two kids studying the inside of a newspaper. A group of diverse kids are around a park reading computers, iPads, phones, and papers.

Picture background: Book is on a light wooden table with blank notebooks and a pen to one side and a plant at the opposite side of notebooks.

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Do these headlines seem suspicious to you?

In today’s world where young people get most of their information online, they need resources to help them decide which information they can trust — and which they can’t.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS AND FIND THE FACTS explores in depth how real journalism is made, what “fake news” is and, most importantly, how to tell the difference.

Written by @jgcanada and illustrated by @ktmarcotte.

Available now! Illustrations of people and animals (including a unicorn) surround a series of unrealistic headline text.

The headlines read as follows:

“Boys no longer allowed to own cats: Government”

“Must-try treat of summer: Slug-slime ice cream!”

“Teachers Agree: No More Homework, Ever”

“Kids Are Better than Adults at Everything, New Study Shows”

“Chocolate is better for you than vegetables!”

“Unicorns discovered in Central Park”

“Pencils banned by government. “Only pens from now on,” says mayor”

“Mean Man Snatches Candy from Baby”

“Antarctica Sinking — Gone by April!”

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Are you looking for books that encourage media literacy and critical thinking?

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?: HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS AND FIND THE FACTS by @jgcanada and illustrated by @ktmarcotte is the go-to resource for today’s tech-savvy kids about navigating what they read on the internet! Young people get most of their information online. This must-read guide helps them decide which information they can trust—and which they can’t.

MAD FOR ADS: HOW ADVERTISING GETS (AND STAYS) IN OUR HEADS by Erica Fyvie and illustrated by @eyejaytea is an amusing and engaging behind-the-scenes look at advertising and its influence that will help kids decode the ads that surround them every day and make smart decisions.

Available now! The books MAD FOR ADS and CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? are lying on a plain surface with their covers facing up. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? is lying over top of the bottom right corner of MAD FOR ADS.

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✨ Shiny ✨

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Everyone else is already taken. ⭐

Art by @ktmarcotte

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@jgcanada and @ktmarcotte’s new nonfiction book "Can You Believe It?: How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts,” published by @kidscanpress, is a must-read for all kids and adults. It takes an overwhelming and stressful topic and makes it approachable and, dare I say it, fun. As a former journalism student, whenever I hear about “fake news” and “untrustworthy journalists,” I tend to shut down because I know how hard journalists work every day. But as I read @jgcanada and @ktmarcotte’s book, I felt that insurmountable feeling lift. I remembered how I felt as an inquisitive 9-year-old, trying to crack cases and pretending I was a detective in “The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley.” This timeless book helps readers, young and old, become discerning news consumers, and is a refreshing and engaging read. Go get your copy today!

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Happy Book Birthday to these incredible new nonfiction titles!

📕 CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? by @jgcanada and illustrated by @ktmarcotte

📕 THE FOSSIL WHISPERER by @helainebeckerart and illustrated by @moonandsparrowsandra Text reading “NEW NONFICTION” is above an illustration of two people playing cards on a blanket outside, a dog is next to them.

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We are spending more and more of our time online and getting information for a variety of sources. How to we parse out the real from the fake? Joyce Grant has us covered in her new non fiction book Can You Believe it? How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte.
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Three things we ❤️ about this book:
- It’s written for middle grade reader but I know many adults who could benefit from reading this valuable resource. Joyce Grant teaches readers about how the news is made and give us tips and tricks to help us think critically about what we are reading.
- Joyce Grant provides lots of scenarios in the book to help flex our critical thinking muscles. By informing readers about the elements that make up a true news article, we are able to spot a potential fake and get a lot of practice along the way.
- It’s an amazing resource for those who teach media literacy. Along with Joyce Grant’s website TeachingKidsNews.com, teachers and students can learn about current events in an age appropriate way.
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Can You Believe It? How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts is a middle grade non fiction book for readers ages 8 and up.
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It’s National Pet Parents Day! Tell us all about your fave fur babies in the comments. 🐾😍

Art by @ktmarcotte

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It was such a privilege to collaborate on a mural for @ninaturnerohio with @cotterbooks @worrywartspoilsport and @ktmarcotte - as artists we have the power to inspire, exhilarate, and stir change. These are all things Nina stands for. This mural is within the Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus and will greet canvassers, activists, and all manner of people working hard to make the community better for everyone who lives in Cleveland. I really hope it energizes them to keep going- As you may know, Ohio is not an altogether progressive place and it can be hard to keep fighting here- to have someone like Nina stepping up and pushing for better means a lot. As a trans person living here it means a lot to see at least one leader has our backs- and cares about lifting everyone up. We desperately need her and more people like her in congress. ❤️🙏🏻
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Thank you to @naomivillaroochnik for taking great photos and hyping us up while we painted !
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