Inside Story: How the News Works
Published on 1. February 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-80078-259-4 (ISBN)
Description
*Shortlisted for the SLA Information Book Award 2025
News is everywhere! But do we understand how it really works? Inside Story: How the News Works is a no-nonsense guide for 8-12 year olds that gives the fascinating inside story on this ever-relevant topic.
With accessible information and practical tips written by real-life journalist Jane Marlow from Independent Television News (ITN), plus feature sections from ITV News' Charlene White, children will be well-equipped with the knowledge they need to navigate the tricky news landscape.
Readers will learn where news came from, the history of news and how it works around the world, as well as who's who in the news process, what issues are facing the news today, what can we expect from news in the future and so much more.
With fun, friendly and engaging illustrations by Terri Po, this approachable guide is the perfect resource to help children navigate the ever-changing world of news and really get the inside story.
News is everywhere! But do we understand how it really works? Inside Story: How the News Works is a no-nonsense guide for 8-12 year olds that gives the fascinating inside story on this ever-relevant topic.
With accessible information and practical tips written by real-life journalist Jane Marlow from Independent Television News (ITN), plus feature sections from ITV News' Charlene White, children will be well-equipped with the knowledge they need to navigate the tricky news landscape.
Readers will learn where news came from, the history of news and how it works around the world, as well as who's who in the news process, what issues are facing the news today, what can we expect from news in the future and so much more.
With fun, friendly and engaging illustrations by Terri Po, this approachable guide is the perfect resource to help children navigate the ever-changing world of news and really get the inside story.
Reviews / Votes
With eye-catching, friendly and engaging illustrations and infographics by Terri Po, this approachable guide is the perfect resource to help children navigate the everchanging world of news and really get the inside story. -- Ciara Fanning * Inis Magazine * ITN and the book's author Jane Marlow bring a huge level of expertise to this book which is bursting with informative detail - readers of all ages will enjoy learning about different aspects of news reporting, from gathering sources to vision mixing. At the same time, the book is particularly successful in finding ways of appealing to young readers. The tone is friendly and engaging, and key terms are defined (both in the text and the glossary at the end). Marlow chooses straightforward - and often amusing - examples of news stories to illustrate her points, and includes a number of 'assignments' to help readers detect bias or fake news. -- Stephen Dilley * Just Imagine * This will be an invaluable book for any young people interested in journalism. Whilst the media literacy sections greatly further its readership appeal, making this an excellent teaching resource for preparing young people to be informed citizens. -- Amy McKay * LoveReading4Kids * With practical tips, quizzes, activities, and a glossary this book would be an excellent addition to the school library, lending itself to browsing as well as appealing to those with career aspirations in the media. * Armadillo Magazine * A fantastic deep dive into the nuts and bolts of news. Packed with information and covering serious ground including a history of the news, citizen journalism and future of news. * SLA Information Book Award *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 225 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
314 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80078-259-4 (9781800782594)
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Persons
Jane Marlow (Author)
Writing is the common element to all the paths Jane has taken in her career. As filmmaker and scriptwriter, Jane has won awards for her short films, written and story-lined for some of the UK's most-watched TV continuing dramas and had her first novel published in 2002. Jane has also enjoyed a long freelance career as a print journalist and feature writer. Inside Story: How the News Works is her first non-fiction book for a young audience, which she has written as part of ITN's Communications Team.
Terri Po (Illustrator)
Terri Po is an illustrator who grew up in Hong Kong and is now living and working in the British countryside. Her favourite things to draw are brains and all kinds of blobby things
Writing is the common element to all the paths Jane has taken in her career. As filmmaker and scriptwriter, Jane has won awards for her short films, written and story-lined for some of the UK's most-watched TV continuing dramas and had her first novel published in 2002. Jane has also enjoyed a long freelance career as a print journalist and feature writer. Inside Story: How the News Works is her first non-fiction book for a young audience, which she has written as part of ITN's Communications Team.
Terri Po (Illustrator)
Terri Po is an illustrator who grew up in Hong Kong and is now living and working in the British countryside. Her favourite things to draw are brains and all kinds of blobby things