I can recall learning how to determine the legitimacy of a source in middle school, when we learned how to research a paper. We were taught some very rudimentary skills mostly relying on recognizable press names and a few "reliable" websites. With so many more sources for information now, these skills are far harder for kids (and adults) to learn. Grant does a solid job of educating the reader not just on how to check sources but also to recognize manipulation and bias in writing style. The writing is easy enough to understand without oversimplifying the concepts. While this book alone isn't enough to fight the tide of "fake news" and our inability to trust media sources, it's another tool to help.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley
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