Youth use technology all the time. But library workers can do more than help young patrons navigate new tech. With a professional knowledge of privacy, digital security, media literacy, and digital safety in mind, the tech savvy library workers offer may go beyond basic skills to build meaningful conversation and instruction. Real Talk About Kids and Technology from the ALSC Children and Technology committee introduces great information about usage rates by age group and what that implies in libraries. As children’s literature enthusiasts, we also know how important books are in creating opportunities for conversation about timely topics. Here are some of my favorite picture books that address youth tech and media literacy. Hooray for picture books that invite reflection and analysis on thes timely topics! Youth spend a lot of time on screens and online for learning, recreation, and socializing, and that’s probably not going to stop, but library…
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