It's Not You, It's Media: Decoding What We Watch, Read, Post, Buy, Believe, and Create

This incisive nonfiction graphic novel examines our relationship with media of all kinds, helping readers see beyond the spin to take back control of their own stories.

There’s always more to the story. From reality TV and social networks to breaking news and AI images, the media constantly shapes how we see the world and ourselves. And in an era of corporate consolidation and overwhelming misinformation, readers urgently need media literacy tools to understand not just what we’re being told, but what we aren’t.

Who profits from the news, ads, and entertainment we consume? What messages are framed within our favorite movies and the reporting we depend on? And how can we stop doomscrolling and get active?

With sharp humor and eye-opening visuals, It’s Not You, It’s Media will help you develop the skills to think critically, challenge stereotypes, and identify disinformation all while enjoying the stories we love. Award-winning journalist Jennifer L. Pozner and Eisner Award–winning artist Gideon Kendall take readers on a fast-paced, colorful deep dive into the ways the media influences what we believe, feel, and share—and what we can do about it.