Books like My life as a gamer by Janet Tashjian
Derek Fallon, a passionate gamer and middle‑school student in Los Angeles, lands a coveted internship testing software for a new line of video games. Excited at first, Derek soon discovers the challenges and pressures that come with the role. As he navigates tight deadlines, learning what it takes to succeed in the industry, he also confronts the reality that the perfect job may not be as simple as it first seemed.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Janet Tashjian
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