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

--Kirkus Reviews

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 03/07/2017
ISBN: 9780062472502
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.80w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Booklist 12/01/2016 pg. 44
School Library Journal 01/01/2017 pg. 118
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2017
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2017 - Recommended - Readable
Publishers Weekly 01/23/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 229 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 188343 / Girl Code: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done
Reading Level: 7.2 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 8