The Phone Book

Name: The Phone Book
ISBN: 9781641709903

by Jessica Speer

Publisher

Familius

Publication

Aug 08, 2023

Format

Paperback/Softback

Illustrated

Yes

Price

14.99

Dimensions

5 x 8.8 in

ISBN

9781641709903

Pages

160

Age

8 - 13 years

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

So . . . you got a phone! You can text your friends, play games, and take cool pictures! You have the whole world in your pocket—power to be used as a force for good or, um, not so good. Fraught with cyberbullying, disinformation, fake stuff, tech addiction, and so much more, the digital world can be downright sad, awkward, and nasty. But have no fear, kids—The Phone Book is here! Packed with research-based explanations, techy tidbits, and real stories from hundreds of teens and preteens, this phone book (the fun kind) will be your guide on the path of light, teaching you healthy phone habits and ways to stay safe online. And while you're on your journey, super illustrations, activities, and secret codes will reveal the power of your phone and the superpowers you have to wield it. Go forth, be informed, and slay the dark side of technology!

Awards & Endorsements

The Children's Book Council-Librarian Favorites Award

Winner

Story Monster's Purple Dragonfly Award

2nd Place - Educational Category

Foreward Indies

Juvenile Non-fiction - Honorable Mention

Author(s)

Jessica Speer

Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised. Her interactive books for preteens and teens entertain readers while exploring important topics. Blending humor, a dash of science, stories, and insights, her writing unpacks challenges that surface during adolescence. She has a master's degree in social sciences and explores topics in ways that connect with kids. Jessica is regularly featured in and contributes to media outlets on topics related to kids, teens, parenting, and social-emotional development. For more information, visit www.JessicaSpeer.com Lesley Imgart is a German illustrator living in Edinburgh, Scotland. She came to the UK for her BA and returned for an MA (and the salt and vinegar crisps). She is interested in autobiographical comics and telling other people's stories.

Illustrator(s)

Lesley Imgart

Lesley Imgart is an illustrator/artist/writer based in Edinburgh.

Originally from Germany, she came to the UK to study for a BA (Birmingham) and MA (Edinburgh), both in Illustration. In her autobiographical work, Lesley documents sincere observations, funny conversations, and anything else that feels important.

She enjoys telling other people's stories, too, having worked on a diverse range of editorial, publishing and commercial commissions. Recently, she illustrated two children's books and a PhD.

You can purchase prints and books with Lesley's work in her online shop, which operates from her living room, and you can find more in-depth writing on her blog.

Got a project in mind or just want to say hello? Get in touch: lesleyimgart@gmail.com