Jobs If You Like Gaming
From the Set Job Discovery
There are many career options for people who like gaming. This book explores what it's like to be a video game artist, animator, video game writer, and programmer. Job descriptions, required training, tips for getting started, and future directions for each career are included.
SLJ Review of Job Discovery
Gr 6 Up—This fascinating series is designed to inspire and guide teens toward careers that align with their hobbies and interests. Presenting several possible careers in each book, the series covers essential information such as the steps required to break into these industries, the necessary skills and training, and what daily life is like for professionals in these fields. The inclusion of at-a-glance statistics, such as salary ranges and job growth, provides valuable context for each career. Each book excels in making complex information accessible to a wide audience, including those who benefit from hi-lo books. The concise, informative writing style, paired with visual elements, ensures that the material is easy to follow while still offering substantial content with simple language and short paragraphs that will hold readers’ attention. Another standout feature of this series is its emphasis on diversity, both in the variety of careers represented and the people featured within each profession. VERDICT This is an essential purchase for high school libraries and a strong candidate for public library collections that serve teens and tweens.