12/23/2023 0 Comments Secret codersThe second book in the series, this one starts off where the first one left off, with the kids faced with a programming challenge. Originally posted at The Forest of Words and Pages. I tried a few of them myself, and it was really fun. The graphic novels have a self-learning component to them as well, allowing the reader to figure out a code before the answer is revealed. She loves basketball, she argues with her mother, and she’s nervous making new friends at her new school. The author does a fantastic job of still giving Hopper a story beyond her education. It’s very encouraging, and her adventures in learning coding don’t feel forced. Unfortunately, women still face obstacles in any sort of STEM or computer-related field, and young girls interested in either or both of those will love the focus on Hopper and her learning. What I love most about these books is that the main character, Hopper, is a young girl. The graphic novel approach is excellent because it combines visual learning with storytelling, and I think young readers will find that combination very appealing. The Secret Coders series is a perfect introduction to coding and to a fun story. Coding is so new to me, but I love the idea of it.
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