Description: "Part of our Take a Look! Modern Media Literacy series, What's the Appeal? takes a deep dive into the rhetorical appeals that are part of the media we consume, and how readers can utilize this knowledge in their own creation of media. Series closely aligned with standards from the American Association of School Librarians and the Journalism Education Association. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content"--
Brief description: Julie Knutson is an author who lives in northern Illinois with her husband, son, and border collie. She prefers her pancakes with Nutella and bananas, her pizza "Detroit-style," and her mac 'n' cheese with little green peas.
Review Quotes: This entry in the Take a Look! Modern Media Literacy series (6 titles) is not only an informative book about media literacy, it's also a hands-on approach to understanding and engaging with the concepts of rhetorical appeal, which are important in navigating today's media landscape...With a conversational tone and engaging exercises, Knutson's book is a well-researched, accessible resource that will inspire young minds to question and more deeply understand the world of news at a time when we need it the most.--Aurora Dominguez "Booklist" (3/15/2025 12:00:00 AM)