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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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“The girl coders lend their voices to the narration, taking on separate chapters as well giving listeners an introductory lesson on how to find tools and resources to start coding. An accompanying PDF supports this part of the audio presentation…[A] thoughtful, straightforward performance. They expertly reflect the highs and lows of their incredible journey.”
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“Tech-centered empowerment for those who feel voiceless.”
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“Brilliantly funny…Readers seeking a factual title about enterprising teens creating solutions to social problems will find Andrea and Sophie’s story inspirational.”
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“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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About the Authors
Andrea “Andy” Gonzales is a graduate of Hunter College High School and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Robertson Scholar. She is passionate about computer science and women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Sophie Houser,as a student at Brown University, learned to code at the Girls Who Code summer program.