# Sherri's blog updates

Sherri's blog explores topical issues relating to children's media and media literacy. The blog is available at [www.sherrihopeculver.com](https://shculver.wix.com/sherrihopeculver#!blog/j28ku)Topics have included: -media as mirror: representations of difference

-media coverage of the US presidential campaign

-explicit lyrics in popular music

-apps and gender

-talking to children about race in the media

-the influence of media on children's play

-the mystical magic of algorithms

-smartphone and internet addiction

-tips for media literacy conversations with kids

-government and media: what's the right role

-from teenager to screenager

-media literacy matters: here's why

and even a media literacy rhyme ("When I think of media...") !

Thank you for reading and sharing!