Inside Story: How the News Works

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News is everywhere! But do we understand how it really works Inside Story: How the News Works is a no-nonsense guide for 8-12 year olds that gives the fascinating inside story on this ever-relevant topic.

With accessible information and practical tips written by real-life journalist Jane Marlow from Independent Television News (ITN), plus feature sections from ITV News' Charlene White, children will be well-equipped with the knowledge they need to navigate the tricky news landscape.

Readers will learn where news came from, the history of news and how it works around the world, as well as who's who in the news process, what issues are facing the news today, what can we expect from news in the future and so much more.

With fun, friendly and engaging illustrations by Terri Po, this approachable guide is the perfect resource to help children navigate the ever-changing world of news and really get the inside story.

Author Bio

Jane Marlow (Author)
Writing is the common element to all the paths Jane has taken in her career. As filmmaker and scriptwriter, Jane has won awards for her short films, written and story-lined for some of the UK's most-watched TV continuing dramas and had her first novel published in 2002. Jane has also enjoyed a long freelance career as a print journalist and feature writer. Inside Story: How the News Works is her first non-fiction book for a young audience, which she has written as part of ITN's Communications Team.

Terri Po (Illustrator)
Terri Po is an illustrator who grew up in Hong Kong and is now living and working in the British countryside. Her favourite things to draw are brains and all kinds of blobby things