It’s more important than ever to be able to tell the difference between news and ‘fake news’. You’ll find examples of both in Can You Believe It?, a perfect guide for kids on how to spot when an article is designed to inform or manipulate.

This practical guide teaches readers how to track the source of the news article, how to tell if a source is reliable and legitimate, how to avoid clickbait, and all the little clues to look out for when reading. Are certain words highlighted? Is emotive language used? Does the headline make you feel very smart? If so, it could be fake news!

Can You Believe It? also encourages readers to question why an article was written. I especially appreciated how the book places importance on not sharing fake news, explaining the reasons (monetary, political, etc.) why people may write such content to begin with and how sharing those articles can help perpetuate and reward this behaviour. For ages 9+.

Dani Solomon is the manager of Readings Kids