Spotting Fake News: Interactive Reading Session

• Story Time with Mr. Lamada is a reading session where a book, "Killer Underwear Invasion: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation, and Conspiracy Theories" by Elise Gravel, is being read with permission from Chronicle Books of San Francisco.

• The session is interactive, with the host engaging with listeners, asking for their locations, and introducing the book to be read.

• The book is about spotting fake news, disinformation, and conspiracy theories, and has six chapters.

• The host reads from chapter one, explaining what news is and what fake news is, citing an example from 1835 where a newspaper published false information about unicorns and other mythical creatures being discovered on the moon.

• The host explains that fake news is not new but has always existed, and that the internet has made it easier to spread false information.

• The book aims to educate readers on how to identify real news from fake news and how to spot disinformation.

• The host apologizes for skipping chapters two and four to five, and decides to jump to chapter three, which discusses why fake news is a bad thing, and then to chapter six, which provides guidance on how to tell real news from fake news.

• The session is interrupted by a short break, during which Angela Dalton, an author of picture books, promotes her new book, "To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights," which is to be released on January 17th.

• The host congratulates Angela Dalton and Lauren Summer on their new book and invites listeners to join them for a reading and Q&A session on January 20th.

• The session also mentions upcoming books, including "Jack the Library Cat" by Marietta Apollonia, to be released on March 1st, 2023.- Fake news can be dangerous, as it can convince people to make bad decisions that can harm their health or the environment.

• Fake news can be used to manipulate people's beliefs and opinions, such as convincing people that a remedy that doesn't work is effective or that pollution doesn't exist.
• People may believe fake news because it's shared by a friend, celebrity, or politician, or because it sounds or feels true, but these factors don't make the news true.
• To identify fake news, it's essential to think critically and not believe everything you hear or read, especially if the news makes you upset.
• Check the source of the news: is it from a reliable news media source, and is the information from a credible source?
• Fact-check information by verifying it through multiple sources and looking for evidence to support the claim.
• Be aware of biases in the news media, as some sources may have a particular agenda or lens through which they present information.
• Journalists have a code of ethics to follow, and in an ideal system, professional reporters can be trusted to tell the truth.
• Remember that just because someone will gain something from the news doesn't mean it's fake, but it's essential to think critically and evaluate the information.
• Check if the news is a joke or satire, as some media outlets use satire to make people laugh or think.
• Be cautious of news sources with poor grammar, typos, and excessive ads, as they may not be credible.
• Don't just read headlines; read the entire article to get a complete understanding of the story.
• Keep your emotions in check when reading news, and don't immediately share or believe something that makes you scared or angry.
• Be aware of your own confirmation biases and try to evaluate information objectively.
• Librarians can be a helpful resource in finding reliable information and evaluating sources.• The speaker emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating information and choosing trustworthy sources, especially in today's world where it's easy to spread misinformation.

• The speaker recommends trusting reporters and experts who cite their sources, as they have done thorough research and are knowledgeable in their fields.

• The speaker mentions that 98% of scientists agree that climate change is real and mainly caused by humans, illustrating the importance of relying on expert consensus.

• The speaker outlines a 10-step process to identify fake news and misinformation, including thinking critically, checking sources, verifying information through multiple credible sources, and being aware of one's own emotions and biases.

• The steps also include considering the potential motives of those spreading the information, checking the quality of the news source, and being cautious of satire or misinformation.

• The speaker encourages readers to be well-informed and to take an active role in protecting themselves and others from the spread of misinformation.

• The speaker promotes a book titled "Killer Underwear Invasion" which tackles topics such as fake news, disinformation, and conspiracy theories.

• The book is written and illustrated by Elise Gravel and published by Chronicle Books of San Francisco.

• The speaker also promotes an upcoming book titled "To Boldly Go" written by Angela Dalton and illustrated by Lauren Summer, which tells the story of Michelle Nichols and her role in advancing civil rights through her work on Star Trek.

• The speaker invites readers to join them for a reading and discussion of "To Boldly Go" on January 20th.