social media

When Babymouse tries out a new whisker style, the Twist, she unknowingly becomes a fashion icon. Babymouse can't believe she's finally popular, but she soon realizes that with great popularity comes great responsibility. Soon, she's getting sponsorship deals, celebrity friendships, and lots of drama. Babymouse has a find a way to save face after the secret to her whisker style is revealed.

"An eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school and sparks a rebellion"--Provided by publisher.

"Communications technology is advancing at such speed, heralding a world of choice and opportunity, that we sometimes struggle to navigate each new turn. And yet, with technology, as with life, we need to equip our children to make good choices and to deal with all the hidden dangers, as well as to take hold of the positive opportunities"--Provided by publisher.

"Social media connected the world--and gave rise to fake news and increasing polarization . . . [the author] shows how these trends threaten our political, economic, and emotional health in this eye-opening exploration of the dark side of technological progress"--Provided by publisher.

"Social media is pervasive in today's culture--so much so that it is nearly impossible to avoid it completely. Opinions are divided on whether this has made life better or worse. Young people today are the first to grow up with this new technology. Will it be helpful or harmful to them? Augmented by full-color photographs and informative fact boxes, the . . . text explores this question so readers understand both sides of the issue--a key part of forming their own opinion and making informed decisions about their social media use"--Provided by publisher.

"With the accelerating rise of online communication, there has also been an unprecedented spread of falsehoods. Readers coming of age in this world of information spreading at speeds faster than ever before may wonder about how technology can spread pervasive lies--and how they can play a part in making it more truthful. This enlightening title aims to guide readers in exploring how technology such as deepfakes and social media algorithms can convincingly distort the truth. They will not only learn to recognize Internet fabrications but also how to stop their spread"--Amazon.

Ten teen influencers arrive on Unknown Island expecting to find a tropical paradise, but instead they discover a deserted resort, poisonous snakes, and secrets worth killing for.

Somebody in the town of Rock Bay has posted a "share this post and your own deepest death fear" meme and it seems that everybody but Izzy has shared the creepy graphic; nobody knows who posted it, but soon people start dying, and it seems that the meme is part of a plot to extract revenge on the high school students of Rock Bay--Izzy is determined to investigate, but what she uncovers is her own worst nightmare.

Seventeen-year-old Phoebe Townsend created her blog, The Circle in the Square, as a place for her research into sex, and now she answers other teens' questions while trying to stay anonymous, but as the number of her followers rises, Phoebe finds herself exposed to the darker side of social media.

"Social media connected the world--and gave rise to fake news and increasing polarization . . . [the author] shows how these trends threaten our political, economic, and emotional health in this eye-opening exploration of the dark side of technological progress"--Provided by publisher.