Girl Code
Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 6, 2018
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 Perfect for aspiring coders everywhere, Girl Code is the story of two teenage tech phenoms who met at Girls Who Code summer camp, teamed up to create a viral video game, and ended up becoming world famous.
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- Who it’s for
- A lively account of coding, creative voice, and the young women reshaping how tech gets made.
- Themes
- Coding and technology, Young women in tech, Finding your voice and creativity
- Genres
- Programming, Science & Tech Biographies, Girls & Women
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A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 Perfect for aspiring coders everywhere, Girl Code is the story of two teenage tech phenoms who met at Girls Who Code summer camp, teamed up to create a viral video game, and ended up becoming world famous. The book also includes bonus content to help you start coding!
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Fans of funny and inspiring books like Maya Van Wagenen’s Popular and Caroline Paul’s Gutsy Girl will love hearing about Andrea “Andy” Gonzales and Sophie Houser’s journey from average teens to powerhouses. Through the success of their video game, Andy and Sophie got unprecedented access to some of the biggest start-ups and tech companies, and now they’re sharing what they’ve seen. Their video game and their commitment to inspiring young women have been covered by the Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, CNN, Teen Vogue, Jezebel, the Today show, and many more. Get ready for an inside look at the tech industry, the true power of coding, and some of the amazing women who are shaping the world. Andy and Sophie reveal not only what they’ve learned about opportunities in science and technology but also the true value of discovering your own voice and creativity. A Junior Library Guild selection A Children's Book Council Best STEM Trade Book for Students K-12
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A lively account of coding, creative voice, and the young women reshaping how tech gets made.
Come here for
- A personal route into coding and the tech industry
- The blend of gaming, ambition, and creative self-discovery
Expect
- An inside look at tech and women working in it
- Bonus content to help you start coding
Where it sits
| Girls & Women | 55% |
|---|---|
| Programming | 55% |
| Science & Tech Biographies | 46% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Activity Books
- Science & Tech Biographies
- Activist Biographies
- Women's Lives
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- Careers
- Games & Entertainment Tech
- Programming
- Games & Activities
- Authors
- Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 6, 2018
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Coding and technology · Young women in tech · Finding your voice and creativity
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- Activity Books