The Amazing Generation

“A book of tips, tricks, and the science behind smartphone and device addiction that completely respects its audience. This brilliant volume is filled with hard truths that still ring with positivity, and the design and comic-style illustrations will keep readers’ interest while making a case for the importance of unplugging.”—School Library Journal (Best Books of the Year)“The book’s design provides plenty of attention-grabbing material, but it’s the research that makes it relevant and convincing, particularly since the authors never blame the users of technology. The book addresses the importance of choosing a better path to support and maintain mental health with conviction. Will inspire balanced and thoughtful decision-making in a world where technology is designed to promote impulsivity.” —Kirkus”[An] eye-roll–proof script for calmer boundaries and fewer power struggles.“—Oprah Daily“This is an eye-opening book, designed for kids but also incredibly readable for parents who know that we need to do something, anything to proactively get them away from screens—but who aren’t quite sure how to convince them.“—The Boston Globe★”What makes this book stand out is its upbeat, encouraging approach.. Haidt and Price offer kid-friendly strategies… Their book’s illustrations and graphics are bright, fun, and engaging and feature a diverse set of teens. A fresh, motivating guide recommended for students and educators who want to encourage independence, curiosity, and real-world adventures, and a fun reminder that life off-screen can be just as exciting as the digital world, if not more.” —School Library Journal, starred review“An important antidote to the daily pull and messaging of the online world.“—NPR.org“Kids should appreciate the way the book puts responsibility in their hands and empowers them to fight back. The advice is specific and persuasive: Delete your account. Put down your phone. Go outside.“—Washington Post Book Club

Jonathan Haidt (pronounced height) is a social psychologist and professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business. His early research was on morality, emotion, and culture, but since 2018 he has been studying the contributions of social media to the decline of teen mental health and the rise of political dysfunction. He is the author of The Happiness Hypothesis and of three New York Times bestsellers: The Righteous Mind, The Coddling of the American Mind (with Greg Lukianoff), and the international bestseller The Anxious Generation. His goal is to help young people and democracies flourish in the digital age.

Catherine Price is an author, speaker, health and science journalist, and former middle school teacher. Her bestselling books include The Power of Fun and How to Break Up with Your Phone, and she is the author of the How to Feel Alive Substack newsletter. Her work has been featured in publications including The Best American Science Writing, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Popular Science, and her TED talk on fun has been viewed more than 5 million times. Her goal is to help people of all ages scroll less and live more.

Cynthia Yuan Cheng graduated from MICA with a B.F.A. in Illustration. Their debut graphic novel in the Baby-sitters Club series, Mary Anne’s Bad Luck Mystery, is a New York Times Bestseller and their graphic novel Win is forthcoming.