Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and The War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America | 
pickThis nonfiction book explains how a radio broadcast called The War of the Worlds created fake panic and turned into the 1938 invasion of America. There are tons of firsthand accounts included in this book. These include photographs, historical documents, and drawings from the time period. There quotes from important people as well as captions depicting importance. It is very thorough and provides a timeline of events.
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pickI loved teaching about the radio broadcast of War of the Worlds when teaching the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. The fact that the broadcast was so well done that listeners could not tell it was a performance rather than fact demonstrates the persuasive power of information platforms. This account details the origin of the broadcast screenplay, the input of the actors and those involved, and the effect the broadcast had on listeners.
pickGail Jarrow, I love you so. This is a fantastic and timely account of the 1938 radio dramatization of The War of the Worlds that sparked panic in many listeners. Hand this to anyone concerned about “fake news” or anyone who rolls their eyes upon hearing that phrase. #nonfiction #yalit
