The Social Media Handbook: An Adult Guide to the Digital Life of a Teen (Brooks Books Series)

"The Social Media Handbook was written as a way to take the mystique away from social media. Social media has become the best way to communicate, market a product, and build relationships with people and even companies. However, the rapid growth of technology has had unintended consequences that have hit our families, schools, and work places hard. Communities are unsure how to respond without an appropriate framework. This mini book was designed to give communities that tool. The included tips and tricks take some of the secrecy away from social media and can be used as an aid on how we can live in a world where social media spurs face-to-face conversations, not the opposite. Social media and technology can be used as a tool; we just have to learn how to use it to benefit our families and communities."

As a first generation college student, Adam has earned a Bachelor’s of Science in speech communications, a Masters of Arts in special education, and a Graduate Diploma in leadership development. Adam founded YAS (Youth Awareness and Safety) as a way to prepare and train adults to train youth. Adam speaks to teens and adults across the country regarding healthy communication, bullying, and body image. He has spoken at assemblies, conferences, and camps where his story of hope and appreciation for one’s self continues to transform those he talks to. With Adam’s humor and theatrical style, audiences are entertained as well as moved by his heart-touching stories of life and how we can begin to see ourselves in a healthy and exciting light. Adam’s work as an educator and speaker has touched many audiences, young and old while enabling them to Laugh, Reflect and Grow.