Christine FarrellChristine Farrell enjoys living by the ocean in Victoria, British Columbia, with her husband and black cat, Angel. She was inspired to write this cautionary tale about the need for critical thinking when confronted by propaganda while completing her eacher-librarian diploma. She was increasingly alarmed by the growing use of media to spread mis- and disinformation regarding various people groups. In particular, she saw how quickly fear and hate can spread in the digital world, accelerating a tendency that has afflicted humanity throughout history. She has taught children and youth for many years within the public and Montessori school environments and strives to keep learning and asking the deep questions. She believes that by teaching critical thinking skills and digital literacy, we can help young people spot and stop fake news and lies from spreading and, most importantly, open their minds and hearts toward courage and compassion and build common ground with others. Read More Read Less