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.
Paper Book
#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...
Burst your bubble! : outsmart the algorithms and see what you're missing
Grant, Joyce
Paper Book
An engaging, accessible look at internet algorithms and the importance of bursting your information bubble We are all in information bubbles, whether we realize it or not. The content that fills our bubble is the product of all the likes, clicks, and shares we make online. While we may...
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...

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