Girl Code

Reviewed by: Kara Reiman - Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 8, 2017

Review

Andy and Sophie met in 2014 at Girls Who Code's summer program at the age of 17. Both went into camp with a basic knowledge of coding with various experiences using it. They worked on their final project together, creating the web game Tampon Run, which went on to get worldwide notice based on its dealing with the taboo topic of menstruation as well as the fact that it was coded by girls. They went on to do many, many speaking engagements about their game and their experiences. Both girls are now in college. The book is formatted with alternating segments written by Andy and Sophie. The girls share their full experiences, from their first interest in coding, to the aftermath of Tampon Run and then on to college. The book is a great encouragement for girls to code, and Andy and Sophie are very open and easy to relate to. The back matter includes some easy to follow beginner coding lessons, term definitions, and websites for further lessons/information in coding. This is a first purchase, particularly in high school libraries.

Overall Book Score: excellent