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

ISBN-10: 006247247X
ISBN-13: 9780062472472
Author: Gonzales, Andrea and Sophie Houser
Interest Level: 8-12
Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: March 2018

Copyright: 2017

Page Count: 304

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Interest Level

Grades 8-12

Reading Level

Lexile: 1030L
Accelerated Reader Level: 7.2
Accelerated Reader Points: 8.0

BISAC Subjects

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women *

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Careers *

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology *

Description
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, andended up becomingworld famous. The book also includes bonus content to help you get started coding! Fans of funny and inspiring books like MayaVan 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 videogame,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 scienc