Girl Code: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done

Synopsis

A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017Perfect 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! 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 selectionA Children's Book Council Best STEM Trade Book for Students K-12

Copyright:

2017

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

304 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780062472489

Related ISBNs:

9780062472472

Publisher:

HarperCollins

Date of Addition:

11/23/23

Copyrighted By:

Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Teens, Biographies and Memoirs, Computers and Internet

Grade Levels:

Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade

Reading Age:

12–18

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.