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An energetic, visually dynamic guide that transforms computer science from a daunting subject into an empowering, accessible adventure. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Girls Who Code.

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Rosie Revere, Engineer
Andrea Beaty
A rhythmic, joyful celebration of tinkering, crashing, and having the courage to try again.
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- uplifting
- energetic
- inspiring
- encouraging
02
Code girls
Liza Mundy
An inspiring, bustling journey into the secret rooms where brilliant women quietly changed the course of history.
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- inspiring
03
Coders
Clive Thompson
An immersive, anthropological deep-dive into the minds and culture of the people quietly engineering our modern reality.
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- intellectual
- curious
- reflective
04
Cracking The Coding Interview
Gayle Laakmann McDowell
A rigorous, pragmatic bootcamp that transforms the dread of whiteboard coding into a conquerable, methodical puzzle.
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- encouraging
05
Counting on Katherine
Helaine Becker
An uplifting, educational journey that celebrates the boundless curiosity and heroic intellect of a groundbreaking mathematician.
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- uplifting
- inspiring
06
Dress Coded
Carrie Firestone
A spirited, rallying cry of a book that channels middle school frustration into an empowering revolution.
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- energetic
- empowering
07
Broad Band
Claire L. Evans
A vibrant, vindicating journey through the hidden history of the digital age, spotlighting the women who wove the web.
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- energetic
- inspiring
- enthusiastic
08
I am Malala
Malala Yousafzai
An intimate, unflinching portrait of a girl who refused to shrink in the face of terror, radiating hope and the undeniable power of education.
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- inspiring
09
The Confidence Code
Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
A science-backed pep talk that dismantles imposter syndrome and hands you the blueprint for self-assurance.
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- empowering
- encouraging
10
Life in code
Ellen Ullman
A deeply humanistic, late-night reflection on the invisible architecture of code and the people who build it.
Feels:
- contemplative
- late-night glow
- intellectual
11
The passionate programmer
Chad Fowler
A motivational roadmap that transforms passive coding jobs into intentional, thriving careers.
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- empowering
- encouraging
12
What Do You Do with an Idea?
Kobi Yamada
A gentle, visually stunning meditation on nurturing the quiet sparks of inspiration until they are ready to change the world.
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- uplifting
- encouraging

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