Spotting Fake News & Internet Safety (Kids/Teens)

Books for kids and teens on thinking critically and being safe online.

Updated March 10, 2026
Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries
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The amazing generation : your guide to fun and freedom in a screen-filled world
Haidt, Jonathan
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Inspired by the award-winning phenomenon The Anxious Generation, this new book for kids and tweens is a comprehensive guide for living a happy and exciting life that isn't hijacked by a smartphone. A School Library Journal Best Book...
Loch Ness uncovered : media, misinformation, and the greatest Monster Hoax of all time
Rissman, Rebecca.
Paper Book
YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book Winner CCBC Choices 2025 The New York Public Library Best Books for Teens 2024 2025 Texas Topaz List An extensively researched, myth-busting account of the world's...
Killer underwear invasion! : [graphic novel] how to spot fake news, disinformati
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
Can peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? For anyone who has ever encountered outrageous stories like these and wondered whether they were true, this funny, yet informative book breaks down what fake news is, why people...
Can you believe it? : how to spot fake news and find the facts /
Grant, Joyce, 1963-
Paper Book
A comprehensive guide to how real journalism is made, what 'fake news' is and, most importantly, how to spot the difference. It provides practical advice, thought-provoking examples, and loads of explanations, definitions and useful context. Never judgmental, it encourages young people to approach...
On the internet : our first talk about online safety /
Roberts, Jillian, 1971-
Paper Book
On the Internet: Our First Talk About Online Safetyintroduces children to the basics of online safety in a story-based, conversational style. Using real-world examples set within the context of a child who is using the Internet for the first time and watching an older sibling interact with...

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