Book
The amazing generation : your guide to fun and freedom in a screen-filled world / written by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price ; illustrated by Cynthia Yuan Cheng.
This book addresses the impact of smartphones and social media on children's and adolescents' development. Written for a young audience, it combines informational text with illustrations, interactive activities, and personal reflections to encourage critical thinking about technology use. The authors present research-based perspectives, practical strategies, and first-person accounts from young adults, with the aim of helping readers develop habits that support well-being, independence, and personal growth in a digitally connected world.
Record details
- ISBN: 9798217111909
- ISBN: 9798217111916
- Physical Description: 226 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : Rocky Pond Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2025]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The greedy wizards and the curse of the stones -- The tech wizards' rise, and their lies -- Secrets of the tech wizards. The tech wizards aren't selling apps, they're selling you ; "Free" apps can cost a lot ; The tech wizards are hacking your brain ; The tech wizards are rewiring your brain ; The tech wizards know their products are hurting kids -- How to be a rebel -- Your future is in your hands.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 9-12 years Rocky Pond Books.
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- Self-help publications.
Available copies
- 0 of 2 copies available at Town of Hanover Libraries.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etna Library | J 616.858 HAI | 31257000340702 | Etna childrens | In process | - |
| Howe Library | J 616.858 HAI | 31254003996630 | Children's new shelf | Checked out | 02/23/2026 |