The fangirl's guide to the universe : a handbook for girl geeks / Sam Maggs ; illustrations by Kat Goodloe.
Fandom, pop culture, feminism, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPCs and MMOs and more! There's never been a better time to be a girl geek, and this is the ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life. And Maggs is the best guide to help you navigate the wide universe of fandoms. She has packed her guide with tips, playthroughs, and cheat codes, including how to make nerdy friends, rock awesome cosplay, write fanfic with feels, defeat Internet trolls, and attend your first con. -- adapted from back cover
"A handbook for self-identified geek girls"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781683692317
- ISBN: 1683692314
- Physical Description: 205 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
- Publisher: Philadelphia : Quirk Books, [2020]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally published in 2015 as: The fangirl's guide to the galaxy. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: One of us! One of us! -- It's good to be a geek -- [Fandom intensifies]: geek girls online -- Allons-y!: how to survive conventions -- Aim to misbehave: geek girl feminism. |
Target Audience Note: | Ages Grades 8-12; age 13 and up Quirk Books. Grades 10-12 Quirk Books. |
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Genre: | Young adult literature. Juvenile works. Young adult nonfiction. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date | |
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Burlington Public Library | TEEN 302.2308 MAGGS 2020 | 39851001594531 | Non-fiction | Copy hold | Available | - |
Sam Maggs is a best-selling author of books, comics, and video games. Sheâs the author of Wonder Women, Girl Squads, The Fangirl's Guide to the Universe, and The Fangirl's Guide to Leveling Up, as well as many YA and middle-grade titles like Unstoppable Wasp: Built on Hope, Con Quest!, and Tell No Tales; a senior games writer, including work on Marvelâs Spider-Man; and a comics writer for titles like Marvel Action: Captain Marvel, My Little Pony, and Transformers. She is also an on-air host for networks like Nerdist. A Canadian in Los Angeles, she misses Coffee Crisp and bagged milk. Visit her online at sammaggs.com or @SamMaggs!