Rebel Girls Build the Future: Terrific Tales From The Metaverse

By Rebel Girls

This co-branded book features 18 stories of women on the cutting-edge of virtual reality and technology: women who are building the Metaverse. It showcases some of the exciting ways girls can engage with this new world of tech, from game design and 3D art to data science and software engineering.

The book includes engaging activities to explore tech, art, and imagination, and a foreword from Rachel Cross, the leader of Reality Labs. It will inspire the next generation to consider creative careers in tech, art, computer programming, and design—and be at the forefront of what’s to come.

Rebel Girls Build the Future will release in November ahead of National STEM Day.

• Language: English
• Publisher: DK Children
• Release date: Nov 5, 2024
• ISBN: 9798217126682

Rebel Girls

REBEL GIRLS is a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. Originating from an international best-selling children's book, Rebel Girls amplifies stories of real-life women throughout history, geography, and field of excellence. With a growing community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls spanning more than 100 countries, the brand engages with Generation Alpha through its book series, award-winning podcast, events, and merchandise. With the 2021 launch of the Rebel Girls app, the company has created a flagship destination for girls to explore a wondrous world filled with inspiring true stories of extraordinary women.

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CONTENTS

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FOREWORD BY RACHEL CROSS

CAROL YiP • Strategy and Operations Lead

CASSANDRA LEWiS • Avatar Product Lead

CHELSEA WHiTMORE • 3D Artist

DANiELLE AN • Software Engineer

ELEANOR THiBEAUX • Audio Producer

GiNGER LARSEN • Game Producer

HAi-NHU TRAN • Content Design Director

JAHMEiLAH ROBERSON • Product Designer

JASMiNE BULiN • Game Designer

JENNY H. Li • Product Manager

KATE WiLLiAMS • Technical Program Manager

MEAGHAN FiTZGERALD • Product Marketer

MEGAN WALKER • Look Development Artist

MiNG LUO • Technical Artist

NAN Li • Lead Animator

SACH SACHiTHANANDAN • Art Department Manager

SARA CiNA • Data Scientist

SARAH COONEY • Technical Art Manager

TELL YOUR TALE

DREAM UP YOUR OWN DiGiTAL WORLD

WHAT’S YOUR ROLE iN THE METAVERSE?

GLOSSARY

ABOUT META

THE iLLUSTRATORS

MORE BOOKS!

ABOUT REBEL GiRLS

COPYRIGHT

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FOREWORD

Dear Rebels,

Growing up, art was my world. I was never far from my colored pencils and sketchbook. I drew my own dresses and dreamed of designing my own house. I immersed myself in digital worlds, from animated movies to interactive video games. I made handcrafted models using everyday materials, and I found any excuse to have my parents take me to the art supply store.

One day, my tech-savvy dad brought home a laser disc player. Laser dics were like DVDs that were the size of vinyl records, and we would spend hours watching behind-the-scenes footage of the special effects in the movies. I was blown away. These artists were like magicians! They used their art to create incredible worlds and transported the audience through time—from a land filled with dinosaurs to a futuristic city with flying cars—and I wanted to be part of that.

The suburb where I lived outside of Toronto, Canada, wasn’t exactly known for making movies. And when I asked about classes that combined art and technology, my guidance counselor said they didn’t exist! But I was determined to find a way to pursue my passions.

First, I found a web design studio in Toronto. I called them up and convinced them to take me on as their first-ever unpaid intern. A few days a week, I sat next to digital artists and learned how