Zi, Video Game Developer: Real Women in STEAM (The Look Up Series)

The Look Up Series invites 8 to 12-year-old kids into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math while celebrating diverse female role models in STEAM careers today. Meet Zi, a creator and artist who doesn’t work with paint, clay, or pencils… she works with code! As a video game developer, Zi uses technology to transform ideas into games that entertain people around the world. In this book, young readers will: discover how video game developers like Zi use art and science to express themselves —and learn how they can, too. find out how Zi turns an idea into a game then follow a step-by-step process to create their very own video game concept . learn why video games are still a new art form and how gaming is changing the world . According to the International Game Developers Association, women make up only 24% of the video game industry. This new nonfiction series from award-winning American Girl author Aubre Andrus is a unique blend of biography, activity content, and actionable advice and supports the ultimate goal of closing the gender gap in STEM careers.