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Walking in two worlds

2022
When Bugz, who is caught between the worlds of life on the Rez and the virtual world, meets Feng, they form an instant bond as outsiders and gamers and must both grapple with the impact of family challenges and community trauma.

High score

the people behind the games
2022
"This book introduces young readers to professional gamers, celebrities who are avid gamers, and people who have designed some of the most famous video games"--OCLC.

Gamer boy

"Everyone at Freddy's school is playing the new video game Wonder World--everyone except Freddy. He doesn't even own the game yet! And even if he can get the money, get to the store before it sells out, and play, play, play...can he be the first kid in second grade to reach level ten?"--Page [4] of cover.

Into the real

2022
"Lynn Raven may be the boss master of WarMonger 2050 with her online persona of 'Larry the Snake,' but when the CEO of Tsunami Entertainment personally asks her, as a favor, to beta test a new augmented reality game, she has to face her greatest fear: Going outside and dealing with, ugh, people. As she becomes more immersed in the game, the stakes rise and so do the obstacles. Strife between teammates, a ruthless rival team, and these strange glitches that make it seem like the game algorithm (or maybe 'game AI'?) has it in for her. Now she has to face a new fear: is she willing to step into the real to win the future she's always wanted? What do you do when a game and real life merge?"--Provided by publisher.

Ahead of the game

the unlikely rise of a Detroit kid who forever changed the esports industry
2022
Prepare to be inspired by the story of Delane Parnell, the unlikeliest of CEOs now leading a gaming empire at the center of the booming, multimillion-dollar esports industry.

ESports competitions

2021
A look at competitive video gaming.

ESports stars

2021
A look at some of the stars of competitive video gaming.

Last gamer standing

In twelve-year-old Reyna Cheng's world, gaming is a way of life. Kids begin training for professional gaming careers at a young age, and Reyna is one of the many kids who hope to make her esports dreams come true. But the gaming world is still dominated by boys, and she has to hide her identity behind a male avatar. Reyna enters the Dayhold Junior Tournament in order to pay for her mother's hospital bills, but things get complicated when an anonymous troll threatens to dox her if she doesn't withdraw. As she faces pressures both on and offline, Reyna must navigate the challenges of racism and sexism in the video game industry.

Can you become a pro gamer?

an interactive adventure
2022
"Can you hone your virtual gaming skills enough to make you a star in the world of pro gaming? First, find your game and pick your platform. Then, set out to see if you've got what it takes. Make real-life choices that can lead to disappointment, a future in the gaming industry, or realizing your dream of becoming king or queen of the console"--Provided by publisher.

Survival mode!

2021
Minecraft(R) is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for fans of the game ages 4 to 7. They'll get a great introduction to the game's Survival Mode when two players Emmy and Birch--and their tame wolf Byte--set out to explore, build, craft--and survive--in the epic expanse of the Overworld!.

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