Karen Bilton

#Fakenews is a growing epidemic. In an interview recorded for this year’s SLJTeen Live!, Peter Adams, the News Literacy Project’s senior vice president of education, said, “The belief that all information is somehow tactical—is out to manipulate us in some way, has an ulterior motive, is against us—is something we’re all vulnerable to.”  

This booklist for upper-elementary, middle, and high school students offers the tools to develop a critical eye and thoughtfully evaluate news sources.

An important, comprehensive text that should be an integral part of all high school information literacy curricula.

An essay collection that will attract readers who want to learn about the history of personal freedoms or have a deep interest in the topic. However, the book falls short on general appeal despite the draw of big-name contributors.

A useful source where a gap exists as children’s and YA literature has not caught up with the onslaught of adult books about the Trump administration. However, many librarians may want to opt for a comparable book with a lower price point.