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Journalism is a diverse and creative profession, so there s much to learn from reading.
55 college professors suggested more than 50 book recommendations to add to your reading list.
Below, find books on writing, editing, interviewing, digital media, photography, podcasts, and more.
Real talk I m a soon-to-be journalism graduate and a major bookie, so I m always on the hunt for books that will offer new perspectives about the emerging profession of news, digital journalism, and reporting. Naturally,
I put my reporting skills to work and reached out to 55 journalism professors from schools like UPenn, Stanford, Duke, Northwestern, and many more to put together a master list of beloved recommendations from esteemed professionals.