Suen, Anastasia, Alernate Reality Game Designer Jane
McGonigal. Pgs. 32. Lerner Publishing, 2014. $26.60. INFORMATION
As a kid, Jane was fascinated with playing early video
games. As an adult, she saw games as an outlet for problem solving and team
building. She started creating alternate reality games that are mainly based in
the real world. Challenging others to engage in modern issues and to work
together, McGonigal was named one of the world’s top innovators by MIT
Technology Review. She even did a 2010 TED talk called “Gaming Can Make a
Better World.” How did she get to where she is today? Read to find out.
An interesting look at a not so well known, but intereting
career. With primary sources and interspersed additional facts to peak readers’
interests, readers will learn not only more about science, but a possible
career field as well. Included are sources for additional information, a
glossary, and a useful timeline. Readers who like gaming or who need to read a
non-fiction book will enjoy reading this book. MS. OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Jessica
Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.
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