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TALKING BACK TO : The Common Sense Guide to Raising Kids in the Digital Age James P. Steyer with a foreword by

Praise for Talking Back to Facebook and James L. Steyer

“Steyer has penned a vital wake-up call for parents and government. He is a champion of both kids and the digital revolution. . . . .If you're a parent and want some shrewd tips on parenting in this digital age and how to protect your children, read this book.” —Ken Auletta, author of Googled

“In this courageous book, Jim Steyer pulls no punches. Whether or not you agree with his critique of Facebook and its Silicon Valley siblings, you must grapple with the deep issues that he raises.” —Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

“Jim Steyer is a relentless advocate for kids. Focusing on how the media intersects with their lives, Jim boldly takes on the issues, exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly alike—always the first to begin the conversation. I urge every parent to read this book, so that we can be prepared to navigate how new forms of media and communication are transforming children’s lives.”—Cyma Zarghami, President, Group

"Smart, savvy, sophisticated, down-to-earth. A book that parents and children can read together. A conversation-starter for families." —Sherry Turkle, author of Alone Together

Ask any parent what their #1 issue with raising their child is, and chances are it will be media- related: cell phone usage, video games, how much screen time to allow (and how many screens), how to prevent inappropriate content or interacting on Facebook. Now more than ever, parents need help navigating their kids’ media-saturated lives and online identities. In TALKING BACK TO FACEBOOK: The Common Sense Guide to Raising Kids in the Digital Age (Scribner; on-sale May 8), founder and CEO James P. Steyer answers some of the most pressing questions facing parents today:

• At what age should my child have a cell phone? Access to Facebook? • Is my child being cyberbullied? Is my child a cyberbully? • Should I allow my child to have a TV or computer in the bedroom? • How much should I police violent and hyper-sexualized movies, TV, and video games? • How can I protect my child’s online privacy?

In this essential book, Steyer—a frequent commentator on national TV and radio—offers an engaging blend of straightforward advice and anecdotes that address the major pitfalls relating to kids’ use of media and technology, what he calls “RAP”—Relationship issues, Attention/Addiction problems, and the lack of Privacy. Steyer takes a hard line against Facebook and other companies whose business practices undermine our children’s privacy and put them at risk. Instead of shielding children completely from online images and messages, Steyer’s practical approach gives parents essential tools to help filter content, preserve good relationships with their children, and make commonsense, value-driven judgments for kids of all ages.

JAMES P. STEYER has spent more than twenty years as one of the most respected experts and entrepreneurs on issues related to children's policy and media in the United States. As founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, he is responsible for the overall leadership of the nation's leading nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving the media lives of kids and families. Steyer began his career as an elementary school teacher and went on to become a nationally respected child advocate, public interest lawyer, and Stanford professor. Jim lives with his wife and four children in the Bay Area.

Jim Steyer will be touring to

San Francisco * Los Angeles, NJ * New York * Dallas * Omaha * Portland * Seattle Washington, DC * Chicago

For additional information or to schedule an interview with James P. Steyer, contact: Kate Lloyd / 212-632-4951 / [email protected]

TALKING BACK TO FACEBOOK: The Common Sense Guide to Raising Kids in the Digital Age James P. Steyer, with a foreword by Chelsea Clinton Scribner • On-sale May 8, 2012 9781451657340 • 224 pages • $15 www.simonandschuster.com ABOUT SCRIBNER Scribner is an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., part of the CBS Corporation. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages, across all printed, electronic and multi-media formats. Its divisions include the Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Digital, and international companies in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.