Girl Code: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done
Andrea Gonzales · Sophie Houser
Mar 2017 · HarperCollins
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“Brilliantly funny . . . Readers seeking [non-fiction] about . . . teens creating solutions to social problems will find Andrea and Sophie’s story inspirational.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
A New York Public Library Best Book
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!
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
“[Andrea and Sophie’s] intelligence, humanity, creativity, seriousness of purpose, and humor will stick with readers, and inspire them.” —Publishers Weekly
“Tech-centered empowerment for those who feel voiceless.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Gonzales’s and Houser’s writing styles are conversational and work well to dispel the aura of inaccessibility that often surrounds works on technology . . . Inspiring and hopeful; a great addition to libraries with novice and expert coders alike.” —School Library Journal
A New York Public Library Best Book
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!
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
“[Andrea and Sophie’s] intelligence, humanity, creativity, seriousness of purpose, and humor will stick with readers, and inspire them.” —Publishers Weekly
“Tech-centered empowerment for those who feel voiceless.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Gonzales’s and Houser’s writing styles are conversational and work well to dispel the aura of inaccessibility that often surrounds works on technology . . . Inspiring and hopeful; a great addition to libraries with novice and expert coders alike.” —School Library Journal
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October 20, 2021
this is the worst autobiography I've ever read... let's start with the weird stuff:why would you call a game tampon run based off a government decision? I didn't buy the book online but I have the physical copy and I couldn't even read it if I wanted to. it's mostly political bs in my opinion and even though this book stands for feminism it makes the experience worse for the reader because it may not be something the reader agrees with. Although it is an autobiography and you were really young I have to say that it's not the worst torture of mankind (playing minecraft with a wiimote is). The only thing I liked about it was teaching code in the back and you do an amazing job at it and all but it seems like you should write a book to teach code which is why I picked it up in the first place.
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