So, I'll admit, I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to comics and their derivatives.
I like the adventure, and the thrill of them.

But most of all, I love them as a teaching tool. Not only do they help build a moral compass, an understanding of right and wrong, also teaching kids (and adults) that there is a grey area too.
They are also an excellent starting point for other knowledge about science, history, language and culture;
My niece (5) can recite all the planets in our solar system because of Sailor Moon, my sister learned about Shakespeare characters from Disney's Gargoyles, and my nephew can tell you all about mythical creatures and Classical legends (including their origin) thanks to the likes of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.


This all just to say that this book (Emperor of the Air Waves) is a great tool to explain a very current problem in our world: Fake News.
Reading this with a couple of my students sparked a great discussion on todays news reporting, and how to distinguish between reliable and non-reliable sources (which is difficult for all of us).
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