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Gamers and Streamers
by Jonathan Bard
Part of the Digital Insiders series
No longer are sports played only on a field or in an arena. Professional gaming leagues are gaining worldwide recognition for their exciting competitions and star players, most of whom rose to fame through online streaming. From the first video game tournament held in 1972 to today, gaming has come a long way. Major sports organizations, like the NBA and MLS, are sponsoring their own eSports leagues. This attention-grabbing volume dives into the rise of online games, the gamers who play them, and how gamers make a living as full-time streamers. Also discussed are online privacy best practices.

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Podcasters
by Abby Badach Doyle
Part of the Digital Insiders series
In the digital age, it's never been easier to broadcast your voice to the world. With podcasts, all you need is a microphone, a computer, some time, and a story to tell. Your readers will meet the radio and podcast pioneers who started this trend. Tech-savvy readers will love this behind-the-scenes look of how a podcast is made, and perhaps inspire them to start their own. This contemporary, high-interest volume makes the business side of podcasting relevant and relatable to young readers. Interesting facts about microphones, sound waves, and audio engineering add some science and physics fun.

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Vloggers
by Benjamin Mark Schaefer
Part of the Digital Insiders series
Vloggers are people who are passionate about something and decided to create videos about it. This engaging book has something for every aspiring vlogger. It discusses the ways people make a living off their videos, gives biographical information about some of the most admired vloggers today, and touches on the history of YouTube, which is the most popular site that hosts vloggers. There is a great deal to learn about the motivating world of vlogging through the fascinating narrative and colorful photographs of this high-interest volume.

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Online Journalists
by Jill Keppeler
Part of the Digital Insiders series
Journalism has been a profession for a long time, but as news sources move online, it's changing into a field that makes increasing use of social media and other tools. This informative volume will show would-be writers and reporters how online journalists use these tools to investigate and deliver news, and how they can learn how to do this themselves. History and examples of online journalism will pull readers in, and tips for recognizing good sources and following journalism ethics codes will point budding journalists in the right direction.

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Bloggers
by Abby Badach Doyle
Part of the Digital Insiders series
Some bloggers write just for fun. Others turn their blogs into a full-time business. Did you ever wonder how they do it? In the enlightening pages of this volume, readers go behind the scenes of the blogosphere, the online community of bloggers and their readers. They get tips and tricks that bloggers use to build a fan base and learn how bloggers get their posts noticed on social media and search engines like Google. They'll also discover how a blog makes money through ads, sponsorships, and more. From food to fashion, gaming to gardening, there's a blog for every hobby.

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Social Media Influencers
by Abby Badach Doyle
Part of the Digital Insiders series
It seems crazy, but you really can make hundreds of thousands of dollars just by posting pictures online. "Social media influencer" is a real job for many people, and even some pets. This on-trend volume is filled with relatable examples similar to the posts young readers may see in feeds every day. Better yet, this book is a clever way to teach critical thinking skills, like how to spot an advertisement and why it matters if your favorite Instagrammer was paid to review a product. Developing readers will be hooked by this fun and educational look behind the scenes.
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