In a world of fake news, developing news literacy takes work. But we might find help through an unexpected practice: reading fiction.

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We would love to hear from you. You can send us a message at newscoach@wng.org. What current events or cultural issues are you wrestling through with your kids and teens? Let us know. We want to work through it with you.

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Further Resources:

• Read “C. S. Lewis on Why You Should Read Fiction” at The Gospel Coalition.
• Listen to our episode on “How to find accurate information online,” featuring WORLD’s Collin Garbarino and Juliana Chan Erikson.

Kelsey’s 2023 Convention Schedule:

Denver, CO | 6/14 - 6/17 | Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference

Phoenix, AZ | 7/13 - 7/15 | Arizona Families for Home Education

Concurrently is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

This episode is sponsored by Unbound.

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