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Better Connected: How Girls Are Using Social Media for Good
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The online world has real dangers, but girls around the world are using social media to create positive change and practice good digital citizenship.
You've probably seen media stories about the ways girls interact online, with headlines like "Depression in Girls Linked to Higher Use of Social Media," or "Half of Girls Are Bullied on Social Media." Better Connected focuses on the less-recognized and positive aspects of the online experiences of girls. From environmental activism to gun control, immigration policy to education access, girls are leading the way. They're showing up, teaming up and speaking up. With profiles of real changemakers and practical tools for getting started, Better Connected is an inspiring look at the amazing things girls can accomplish online.
Reviews
“Will provide [readers] with inspiration and resources...Adult readers, both teacher and parents, who are sometimes dismissive of, or dismayed by, the amount of time their students or children are spending on social media, can learn about the positive aspects of those online experiences. Recommended.” — CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“A fresh take on empowering young girls in our a new rapidly advancing technological age. Pushing the boundaries, the young girls in the book inspire the old generation and the new.” — The Source
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.
This book is part of the Orca Think series.
Contains some, but limited, Indigenous content.
Additional Information
102 pages | 7.00" x 9.00" | Hardcover
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