Kallen, Stuart A. Attention Deficit: How Technology Has Hijacked Our Ability to Concentrate. ReferencePoint Press, 2023. $33.05. Grades 6-12.

Though teens may not want to admit it, their teachers will agree that cell phones in the classroom are a distraction. This title offers an introduction (Smartphones and Ancient Brains) followed by four chapters – Digitally Connected 24/7, Rearranging the Brain, The Myth and Reality of Multitasking, and Time for a Digital Detox? Colorful photographs, section headings, and call out boxes enhance the text and give focus to readers. With Source Notes, Tips for Reducing Digital Distractions, For Further Research, and an Index, this title is sure to be popular for research or casual browsing.

THOUGHTS: Secondary librarians looking to reduce the digital distraction with online research can rely on ReferencePoint Press’s nonfiction titles. Recommended

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