Updated Second Edition!
This ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life is a fun and feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom.
Fandom, feminism, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more—it’s never been a better time to be a girl geek. With delightful illustrations and an unabashed love for all the in(ternet)s and outs of geek culture, this book is packed with tips, playthroughs, and cheat codes, including:
• How to make nerdy friends • How to rock awesome cosplay • How to write fanfic with feels • How to defeat internet trolls • How to attend your first conAnd more!
Plus insightful interviews with fangirl faves!
Reviews:
· Globe & Mail Bestseller
· Amazon National Bestseller
· Goodreads’ Choice Nominee in Humor
· YALSA 2016 Top 10 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
· Barnes & Nobles Booksellers Top Pick May 2015
“Short, thorough, wide-spread, funny, and varied—I wish I’d had this handbook when I first ventured into the fanzones!” — Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author of Tempests and Slaughter
“Everyone could use tips on how to be a better and happier geek from this book. Maggs dishes out the best advice on cosplay, gaming, fan fiction, social media and even how to battle trolls. You’ll start reading as student and leave a Jedi Master. May this book be with you always.” — Bonnie Burton, author of Crafting With Feminism
“Part analysis and part celebration, this handbook thoroughly explores geekdom and the way women have made it their own. A must-have for anyone interested in fangirl culture.” — Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Rebel Rising
“This FANtastic book embraces and encourages the growing number of women who are unleashing their glorious and gorgeous inner geeks. It celebrates the nerdy girl in all of us. Such fun!” — Amanda Tapping, sci-fi actress and director