by Saily Marrero   The Leak is a middle grade school graphic novel about journalism and water pollution. With Kate Reed Petty’s writing and Andrea Bell’s lively, colorful, expressive, and engaging illustrations, the story is easy to follow for younger audiences. At its core, it is a story about journalistic integrity, ethics, and the fight against misinformation. However, it is unclear if the authors were successful in demonstrating the consequences of spreading misinformation. In chapter 1 the audience is introduced to the rules of journalism: “Objectivity … accuracy … check your biases … check your facts …transparency … honesty. If… Read More