The Kids' Guide to Speaking Your Mind Without Losing Your Cool

Matt Agnew

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Allen & Unwin
01 November 2025

Media studies; Children's & Educational; Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: study & revision guides

How do we end up with different ideas and opinions? How can we talk about these ideas and opinions to each other even when we disagree?

Such as: •When I read, see or hear something, how do I know if it's true or false?

•What if I'm right and my friend's wrong? How do we stay friends? • Is it okay to change my mind?

Dr Matt explains how to avoid confirmation bias and 'us' vs 'them' thinking, and how to stay calm and show respect to others in the heat of an argument, along with tips on how to debate like a pro! Included are some thought experiments to do at home or in the classroom that will help kids speak their mind without losing their cool.

Dr Matt Agnew is a popular author and commentator on TV and radio including appearances on The Morning Show, ABC News Breakfast, ABC Melbourne, Wave FM, Triple J and popular podcasts such as Dr Karl's Shirtload of Science.

By: Matt Agnew
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
ISBN: 9781761182266
ISBN 10: 1761182269
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 November 2025
Recommended Age: From 10 to 14 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Dr Matt Agnew is more than a scientist; he's an edutainer who helps make science, maths and technology fun and accessible for everyone. With myriad appearances across media channels, and a social media profile with a wide and varied audience, Dr Matt is a passionate and engaging scientist who has worn many hats - as an engineer, an astrophysicist, and an artificial intelligence expert - and has become a popular commentator on the latest happenings in the world of science. Dr Matt has a Doctorate in Astrophysics and a Masters in Artificial Intelligence. He was born in Adelaide, raised in Perth and now lives in Melbourne with his dog Pluto.