ReThink the Internet: How to Make the Digital World a Lot Less Sucky [Hardcover]

Stop hate. Promote Kindness. Be an Upstander.
ReThink the Internet.

Do you have to ask someone’s permission before posting their photo?
How can you tell if something on the internet is true?
What should you do if you see someone bullying a friend online (or #IRL)?

In a series of fun stories, innovator, inventor, social entrepreneur, and upstanding digital citizen Trisha Prabhu goes through the hows, the whats, and the whys of digital citizenship, showing readers how to lead with kindness and stop internet hate.

For people who are just getting their first phone to others who have been scrolling, swiping, clicking and posting for years, this book makes us all consider what our role is in the digital world and how, together, we can make it a force for good. While aimed at middle grade students, this book could easily appeal to a much wider audience. All vignettes end on an uplifting note, demonstrating to readers that these problems do have solutions. —School Library Connection

I love this book! So many important words of wisdom, relatable stories, insightful references to youth culture and social media lexicon, and practical challenges and calls to action for teens today. The messages and knowledge contained in this work are critical for every adolescent to take in and apply—hopefully with encouragement and accountability as provided by parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, coaches, and other community members. It is a must-read. –Sameer Hinduja, Co-Director, Cyberbullying Research Center

We can all benefit from stories about how others have overcome online adversity. I highly recommend this book to teens, parents and educators. –Larry Magid, CEO, ConnectSafely