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Girl Code by Andrea Gonzales

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Girl Code

Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done

Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 6, 2018

Reading lane: Programming

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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Why This Clicks

Code With Consequence

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

Book Details

Authors
Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
March 6, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Programming · Science & Tech Biographies
Reading lane
Programming

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  • Activity Books

  • Science & Tech Biographies

  • Activist Biographies

  • Women's Lives

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  • Careers

  • Games & Entertainment Tech

  • Programming

  • Games & Activities

About This Book

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 jo...

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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! 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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