A NewsHound's Guide to Student Journalism

Katina Paron · Javier Guelfi

Oct 2018 · McFarland

About this ebook

Covering the basics of media arts values and practice, this 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.

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.