Like, follow, subscribe : influencer kids and the cost of a childhood online / Fortesa Latifi.
| Author/creator | Latifi, Fortesa author |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First Gallery Books hardcover edition. |
| Publication | New York : Gallery Books, 2026. |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | xii, 274 pages 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Dear diary, meet the algorithm : how mommy bloggers paved the way -- A filtered life : fame, family, and clickbait -- Privacy for sale : monetizing everyday intimacies -- When the cameras don't stop : meltdowns, mistakes, and crossing moral lines -- Filters, feeds, and first steps : the TikTok teen mom hustle -- Curated childhoods : the parents behind the posts -- Bless this brand : Mormon influencers, trad wives, and the invisible labor of motherhood -- From content to consent: the parents who changed their minds -- Imaginary friends : model mothers and the cure for loneliness -- From love to hate : former fans, parasocial relationships, and the rise of snark communities -- Baby's first sponsorship : the economics of influence -- The wrong kind of attention : online predators and invisible threats -- Lights, camera, legislation: regulating family vlogging -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Index. |
| Abstract | "A searing investigation into the child influencer industry and the perils of childhood internet fame, Like, Follow, Subscribe is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the costs of internet fame, and the ethics of online content."--Publisher. |
| Abstract | In Like, Follow, Subscribe, journalist Fortesa Latifi investigates the child influencer industry and the impact of social media exposure on children and families. The book examines topics including online privacy, monetized family content, labor protections, financial exploitation, and the psychological effects of internet fame. Drawing on interviews with researchers, mental health professionals, former child influencers, and family vloggers, the author discusses the ethical and regulatory challenges associated with children's participation in digital media. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-265) and index. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Documents d'information. |
| LCCN | 2025949496 |
| ISBN | 9781668080504 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1668080508 |
| ISBN | ebook |
| Standard identifier# | CIPO000356852 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | New Books | HQ784 .I58 L367 2026 | ✔ Available | Want This? |