About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is navigating the complexities of social media or feels like an outsider in competitive academic or creative spaces. Shavone Charles offers a refreshing, first-person guide to maintaining one's authentic identity while climbing the ranks of the tech world. It explores how Black culture drives digital trends and emphasizes the importance of curiosity and nerve in overcoming systemic barriers. This short, punchy memoir is perfect for middle and high schoolers who are beginning to think about their future careers and digital footprints. By sharing her journey from a small college to giants like Google and Twitter, Charles provides a roadmap for staying true to oneself while advocating for others. It is an empowering choice for parents looking to foster self-confidence and a sense of social responsibility in their children.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with systemic racism and exclusion in the corporate tech world. The approach is direct and secular, offering a realistic but highly empowered resolution that focuses on self-advocacy and community building.
