An important book on how to stay safe online--presented in a fun manga style!

When young people get their first phone, they enter an online world of endless potential but also many real-life risks. This book clearly explains how to become a smart, safe digital citizen. Through an engaging mix of comics and sidebars, preteens and teens learn to navigate threats like bullying, identity theft, sexual grooming, fake news and screen addiction--so they don't become victims of crimes that can have devastating consequences in the real world.

Written by a former police detective with extensive experience investigating digital crimes, this book features infographics, explanations of key terms, real-life examples and simple guidelines for staying safe online.

Young readers will learn:

• How to spot fake information and avoid online scams
• What a "digital tattoo" is, and how to avoid getting one
• The sneaky tricks scammers use to get your data
• What photos and information should never be shared
• And much more!

Comics by Japanese illustrator Popoko have a cool manga aesthetic that appeals to young readers. This is the ideal book for parents who want to start a continuing conversation with their children about how to thrive in today's social media world. less