The phone book : stay safe, be smart, and make the world better with the powerful device in your hand / by Jessica Speer ; illustrations by Lesley Imgart.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-152).
Contents:
Why tech companies want you staring at your screen -- Your digital footprint (aka your digital reputation) -- Detecting disinformation-sleuthing truth from lies and fake stuff -- Social media-welcome to Disneyland -- FOMO, FOJI, and text slang galore -- Zombie land-is tech addiction a thing? -- Creepy people-stranger danger online -- Cyberbullying and digital drama, ugh -- Bonus activities! Techy tidbits, weird facts, trivia & definitions revisited -- You and your phone-a force for good.
Summary:
"So...you got a phone! You can text your friends, play games, and take cool pictures! You have the whole world in your pocket--power to be used as a force for good or, um, not so good. Fraught with cyberbullying, disinformation, fake stuff, tech addiction, and so much more, the digital world can be downright sad, awkward, and nasty. But have no fear, kids--The Phone Book is here! Packed with research-based explanations, techy tidbits, and real stories from hundreds of teens and preteens, this phone book (the fun kind) will be your guide on the path of light, teaching you healthy phone habits and ways to stay safe online. And while you're on your journey, super illustrations, activities, and secret codes will reveal the power of your phone and the superpowers you have to wield it. Go forth, be informed, and slay the dark side of technology!"--Amazon website.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.