I’m beyond excited for my one of my critique partners, Cynthia Argentine! We meet monthly to encourage each other on with our writing. It has been a blast to watch this project become published!! Congratulations, Cynthia! I am so happy for you!!
Here is my review:
Technology is everywhere, and as this book explains, the technology field holds many future job opportunities. Jobs such as–a Cybersecurity consultant, Malware analyst, Cyber-Forensic Investigator, Security Software Developer, Information Security Administrator, Cybersecurity Engineer or Architect, Cybersecurity Lawyer, Cryptographer, Cyber Incident Responder, and Penetration Tester. Yet, it can be difficult to explain to kids what exactly those jobs are.
This book does a wonderful job of breaking down complex ideas into understandable language for young readers. It would make a great addition to any classroom library, as it will help students understand and become interested in future job opportunities in the cybersecurity field. In addition, there is a fascinating two page spread about the large security breaches that have occurred in recent years, and the author even included an interview from an expert at Purdue University. The book includes a pre-reading assignment for students as well as a post reading comprehension check with extension activity options that teachers are sure to love!
About the author:
Cynthia Argentine writes creative nonfiction for children and teens. She likes to discover amazing true stories and share them with readers. Most often, she writes about science, technology, and people who work in those fields.
Her love of nature stems from her childhood in Virginia. She grew up near the Chesapeake Bay and often explored the area by canoe. Later, she lived in Vermont, gardening in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. She has worked as an author, journalist, environmental consultant, and piano teacher.
Cynthia is curious about many things, from music and art to botany and history. She likes to explore both the abstract and the analytical, the poetic and the precise. She believes there is something interesting about nearly every topic. Learn more about her books and magazine articles at https://cynthiaargentine.com.