A NewsHound's Guide to Student Journalism, Edition 1.1 - by Katina Paron & Javier Güelfi (Paperback)

About the Book

"Covering the basics of media arts values and practice, this revised edition of the acclaimed graphic textbook offers cub reporters a primer on the drama, adventure and ethical conundrums that make journalism rewarding and fun. Using ripped-from-the-headlines examples, the authors challenge students to engage with the big issues. The stories revolve around a diverse newspaper staff at an urban high school who find themselves in a series of teachable moments. Packed with reporting exercises and fundamentals of the craft, woven into engaging narratives, each comic also gives readers a look at the real-life event that inspired the tale."-Provided by publisher"--

Book Synopsis

Covering the basics of media arts values and practice, this revised edition of the acclaimed graphic textbook offers cub reporters a primer on the drama, adventure and ethical conundrums that make journalism rewarding and fun. Using ripped-from-the-headlines examples, the authors challenge students to engage with the big issues. The stories revolve around a diverse newspaper staff at an urban high school who find themselves in a series of teachable moments. Packed with reporting exercises and fundamentals of the craft, woven into engaging narratives, each comic also gives readers a look at the real-life event that inspired the tale.

Review Quotes

From the previous edition: "Journalism is the only profession protected by the Constitution, and this fantastic guide helps budding reporters understand their special role in society. ...top-notch treatment of journalism basics and spot-on writing activities... Particularly powerful are chapters on First Amendment rights and social media's influence on journalism... A thorough and engaging resource"-Booklist

"A NewsHound's Guide to Student Journalism is a fantastic, real-world text that educates students through clever scenarios that truly show how scholastic media operates. Of texts I've seen and used, this one is head-and-shoulders above the rest."-Tom Gayda, MJE, 2018 National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year

"valuable resource that can support student journalists in speaking truth to power... Relevant to both secondary and postsecondary students looking to take up student journalism's noble cause... a copy of this book should be available at every education institution in the United States."-H-Net Reviews

"A comprehensive instruction manual for student journalists.... Paron and Güelfi combine informative lessons on contemporary journalism strategies and lists of resources with fictional and real-world examples to apply lessons to practical situations. Perhaps the most innovative element is the incorporation of graphic novel-style stories for each chapter.... These relatable and at times humorous depictions cover a series of issues that student journalists in the United States could realistically face.... The engaging content has the potential to draw in student readers and empower them to conduct quality student journalism...a pedagogical masterpiece. The use of not only stories, but creative comics with believable, diverse characters in realistic situations makes the learning experience considerably more engaging. The exercises at the end of each chapter allow readers to practice their journalism skills...valuable...phenomenal"-H-Net Reviews

"Graphic textbook that offers cub reporters a primer on the drama, adventure and ethical conundrums that make journalism rewarding and fun. Packed with reporting exercises and fundamentals of the craft, woven into engaging narratives, each comic also gives readers a look at the real-life event that inspired the tale...should be a part of every community, college, and university library."-Midwest Book Review; "A valuable guide.... Recommended"-ARBA

"More than ever, we need journalism education that is accessible and serves a diverse audience. A NewsHound's Guide to Student Journalism hits the mark on both."-Sarah Bartlett, Dean, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.

"This guide is perfect for social studies, civics, journalism, comics, language arts, and writing classes from 8th grade through university. Teachers will find this to be a virtual curriculum full of classroom activities, discussion topics, and research."-Tim Smyth, educator, Historycomics.net

"Using a comic book to teach basic journalism principles my initially seem like an unusual, albeit original, idea, but after reading A Newshound's Guide To Student Journalism, the idea does not seem farfetched at all. In fact, you won't be able to put it down. And, while enjoying the comics, perhaps even without knowing it, you will simultaneously be learning so many important journalism concepts and principles...clever and engaging"-College Media Review: Journal of the College Media Association

About the Author

Brooklyn-based Katina Paron, MJE, has been creating byline opportunities for teens for 30 years. She works on scholastic initiatives with Medill School of Journalism and Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and has led teen journalism programs for The Trace, Inside Climate News, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and more. Javier Güelfi is an Argentine-born and -based cartoonist, illustrator and graphic designer. He has worked for companies and NGOs including Netflix, BuzzFeed, Univision, Unicef and many local and international media outlets.