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!
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
| ISBN: | 9780062472472 |
| Publication date: | 3rd May 2018 |
| Author: | Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser |
| Publisher: | HarperCollinsPublishers an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 290 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Programming and scripting languages Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women Children’s / Teenage general interest: Computer and video games Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying and harassment Teenage personal and social topics: Advice on careers and further education, leaving school Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics Science Children’s interactive and activity books and kits Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography Children’s / Teenage general interest: Hobbies, quizzes, toys and games |