Girls Who Code, 9780425287552
Paperback
Code your dreams: Empowering girls to change the world with tech.

Girls Who Code

learn to code and change the world

$32.69

  • Paperback

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    14 August 2018

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Summary

Girls Who Code: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

Part how-to, part girl-empowerment, and all fun, from the leader of the movement championed by Sheryl Sandberg, Malala Yousafzai, and John Legend.

Since 2012, the organization Girls Who Code has taught computing skills to and inspired over 40,000 girls across America. Now its founder, and author Brave Not Perfect, Reshma Saujani, wants to inspire…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780425287552
ISBN-10:0425287556
Series:Girls Who Code
Author:Reshma Saujani
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Puffin
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:192
Release Date:14 August 2018
Weight:363g
Dimensions:229mm x 178mm x 13mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Raves for Girls Who Code:“The world is advancing in technology and women and girls need to educate ourselves on computer science to catch up. I don’t know how to code but this book has inspired me to learn. I encourage all girls to read this book and be empowered to change the world through technology.” —Malala Yousafzai, Student, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Co-Founder of the Malala Fund“Reshma Saujani and Girls Who Code are changing the face of tech, one girl at a time. This book is an invitation for every girl to join the movement for a more equal and better future.” —Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and founder of LeanIn.Org & OptionB.Org“I’m so excited for my daughter to know that her possibilities and potential are limitless. And I truly believe that technology can inspire and empower our daughters to be great leaders and visionaries. I’m glad this book exists to show them the way.”—John Legend“Girls deserve the opportunity to fall in love with computers. This book, which makes computer science accessible, clear, and engaging, will help provide it. And it won’t be just girls who benefit. The more women leaders in this field, the more innovative and impactful technology will be for everyone.”—Melinda Gates, philanthropist “Every industry needs diversity of thought. Girls Who Code is empowering young women with access to the skills they need to become the next generation of leaders in technology.”—Jack Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of Square and Twitter* “This timely, well-written title is an excellent resource for budding coders.“—School Library Journal, starred review“This book has two focuses: encouraging girls that coding is something they can do and [making]programming relevant to their specific interests. “—Kirkus ReviewsNote: This book is not associated with The Coder School.

About The Author

Reshma Saujani

Reshma Saujani is the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, a national nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. She has been named a Fortune 40 Under 40, a WSJ. Innovator, and one of the most powerful women changing the world by Forbes. She is the host of the award-winning podcast, Brave, Not Perfect and the author of the New York Times bestseller Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World.

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