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Velinxi - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Paperback

This captivating coming-of-age story set in the world of e-sports will have readers cheering for girl gamer Vicky Tan as she overcomes social anxiety, self-doubt, and an overprotective big brother to pursue her dream of becoming a competitive gamer. From the Tapas webcomic, a 2021 Eisner...
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Gamer Girls: 25 Women Who Built the Video Game Industry

Mary Kenney
Format: Hardcover

Discover the women behind the video games we love - the iconic games they created, the genres they invented, the studios and companies they built - andhow they changed the industry forever.Women have always made video games, from the 1960s and the first-of-its-kind, projector-based Sumerian...
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The Greatest Stories Ever Played: Video Games and the Evolution of Storytelling

Dustin Hansen - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

In this fun and informative YA Non-fiction title, Dustin Hansen, author of Game On!, a self-confessed video game addict with over 20-years experience in the gaming industry, examines the storytelling skills shown in some of the most beloved and moving games of all time.We all know that...
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The Eye of Minds

James Dashner - Delacorte Press; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

From James Dashner, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, which includes The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials - both #1 movies worldwide - comes an all-new, edge-of-your seat adventure. The Eye of Minds is the first novel in the Mortality Doctrine series set in a world...
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Walking in Two Worlds

Wab Kinew - Penguin Teen
Format: Hardcover

Bugz is caught between two worlds. In the real world, she's a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who faces the stresses of teenage angst and life on the Rez. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massively multiplayer video game universe....
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Didn't See That Coming

Jesse Q. Sutanto - Delacorte Press
Format: Paperback

A hilariously fresh and romantic send-up to You've Got Mail about a gamer girl with a secret identity and the online bestie she's never met IRL until she unwittingly transfers to his school, from the bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties, The Obsession, and Well, That Was Unexpected.....
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Super Mario Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years

Nintendo - Dark Horse Books
Format: Hardcover

Power Up!. Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years is jam-packed with content from all seventeen Super Mario games--from the original Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario 3D World. Track the evolution of the Goomba, witness the introduction of Yoshi, and relive...
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Five Nights at Freddy's Character Encyclopedia (An AFK Book) (Media tie-in)

Scott Cawthon - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

An in-depth look at all the characters from Five Nights at Freddy's in a beautiful, deluxe hardcover format!The massive roster of characters from Five Nights at Freddy's is presented here in a giant hardcover that will make the perfect addition to any fan's library. From the games...
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Spin Out

Steven Sandor - Lorimer
Format: Hardcover


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Game On!: Video Game History from Pong and Pac-Man to Mario, Minecraft, and More

Dustin Hansen - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

Find out about the fast and furious growth and evolution of video games (including how they are quickly taking over the world!) by looking at some of the most popular, innovative, and influential games ever, from Pong, the very first arcade game ever, to modern hits like Uncharted.Learn...
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Code a Minecraft Mod in JavaScript Step by Step

Romphf, Joshua - ROSEN YOUNG ADULT
Format: Book

Minecraft is a global phenomenon, adored by millions of gamers, but what if Minecraft could teach vital computer literacy and programming skills? Simply put: It can. This engaging and informative resource is designed to guide coders on a journey to enjoy their favorite game while they...

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SLAY

Brittney Morris - Simon Pulse
Format: Hardcover

"Gripping and timely." - People "The YA debut we're most excited for this year." - Entertainment Weekly "A book that knocks you off your feet while dropping the kind of knowledge that'll keep you down for the count. Prepare to BE slain." - Nic Stone,...
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Survive the Five: Unofficial Pro Gamer Tips for Fans of Five Nights at Freddy's―Includes Security Breach Hacks

Anna Mirabella - Sky Pony
Format: Paperback

Unofficial hacks, tips, and tricks to help gamers survive in the world of Five Nights at Freddy's!. Five Nights at Freddy's is an iconic jump-scare horror game experience with massive appeal for kids and adults of all ages. Ever since its 2014 release, it has made an indelible mark...
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Coding Games in Python

INC DORLING KINDERSLEY - DK Children
Format: Paperback

A visual step-by-step guide to writing code in Python.Beginners and experienced programmers can use Python to build and play computer games, from mind-bending brainteasers to crazy action games with explosive sound effects and 3-D graphics. Each chapter in Coding Games in Python shows how to construct...
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Warcross

Marie Lu - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu - when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths. For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn't just a game - it's a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base...
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Don't Read the Comments

Eric Smith - Inkyard Press
Format: Hardcover

Divya Sharma is a queen. Or she is when she's playing Reclaim the Sun, the year's hottest online game. Divya - better known as popular streaming gamer D1V - regularly leads her #AngstArmada on quests through the game's vast and gorgeous virtual universe. But for Divya, this is more than...
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Girl Code: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done

Andrea Gonzales - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

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...
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Girl Gone Viral

Arvin Ahmadi - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Warcross and Black Mirror, Girl Gone Viral is the inventive and timely story of a seventeen-year-old coder's catapult to stardom.For seventeen-year-old Opal Hopper, code is magic. She builds entire worlds from scratch: Mars craters, shimmering lakes,...
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Tetris: The Games People Play

Box Brown - First Second
Format: Paperback

It is, perhaps, the perfect video game. Simple yet addictive, Tetris delivers an irresistible, unending puzzle that has players hooked. Play it long enough and youll see those brightly colored geometric shapes everywhere. Youll see them in your dreams.Alexey Pajitnov had big ideas about...
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The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins

Clint McElroy - First Second
Format: Paperback

Welcome to the Adventure Zone! SEE! The illustrated exploits of three lovable dummies set loose in a classic fantasy adventure! READ! Their journey from small-time bodyguards to world-class artifact hunters! MARVEL! At the sheer metafictional chutzpah of a graphic novel based on a story...
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Overwatch: Tracer--London Calling

Mariko Tamaki - Dark Horse Books
Format: Hardcover

Overwatch may be disbanded, but Tracers time in "retirement" is up . . . . After a punk-rock omnic named Iggy shows Tracer the dire living conditions forced upon Londons omnics, Tracer vows to help. But things might not be so easy, especially with larger forces sowing conflict...
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Check & Mate

Ali Hazelwood - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life's moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.. Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction...
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The No-Girlfriend Rule

Christen Randall - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Julie Murphy meets Casey McQuiston in this unforgettable queer romance about a teen girl whose foray into fantasy tabletop roleplaying brings her new confidence, true friends, and a shot at real, swoon-worthy love.. Hollis Beckwith isn't trying to get a girl - she's just trying...
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An Encyclopedia of Strategy for Fortniters: An Unofficial Guide for Battle Royale

Jason R Rich - Studio Press
Format: Paperback

A full-color, easy-to-read, unofficial reference tool that explains-from "A" to "Z"-everything players need to know in order to consistently win matches and successfully control their characters. An Encyclopedia of Strategy for Fortniters provides a comprehensive overview...
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Nintendo: The Company and Its Founders

Mary Firestone - Essential Library
Format: Book

Describes the history of the multinational video game company, from classic games like Mario and Donkey Kong to the release of the Wii system.Title NintendoAuthor Firestone, MaryPublisher Abdo GroupPublication Date 20110101Number of Pages 112Binding Type LIBRARYLibrary of Congress 2010044664,
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