Black Internet Effect

Shavone Charles, Ashley Lukashevsky

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English

Penguin Workshop
21 February 2023

Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues

Series: Pocket Change Collective

""This frank, spirited guide spotlights a thoughtful leader who embraces social responsibility."" - Kirkus

With witty humor and a strong sense of self, musician, model, and technology executive Shavone Charles recounts her journey through Google, Twitter, and more - and outlines her mission to make space for herself and other young women of color both online and IRL.

Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us. This is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists.

""The right balance of curiosity and good old nerve has always pushed me toward good directions in my life. During the darkest, most discouraging times, I can lean on those two parts of me."" In this installment of the Pocket Change Collective, musician and technology phenom Shavone Charles explores how curiosity and nerve led her from a small college in Merced, California, to some of the most influential spaces in the tech world- from Google to Twitter to eventually landing a spot on the coveted Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Grateful for being the first in many spaces, but passionate about being neither the last nor the only, Charles tells her story in the hopes of guiding others and shaping a future where people, particularly women of color, feel empowered to make space for themselves and challenge society's status quos.

By: Shavone Charles
Illustrated by: Ashley Lukashevsky
Imprint: Penguin Workshop
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 159mm, Width: 111mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 96g
ISBN: 9780593387535
ISBN 10: 0593387538
Series: Pocket Change Collective
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 21 February 2023
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Shavone Charles (she/her), known mononymously as SHAVONE, is a musician, entrepreneur, activist, and technology executive. Having worked at some of the biggest names in the tech world-Instagram, Twitter, and Google to name a few-Charles uses her work and her platforms (Magic in Her Melanin and Future Of Creatives) to amplify the stories of women of colour to make space in a world that so often tries to silence them. Find her on Instagram @shavonec.

Reviews for Black Internet Effect

Shavone's personal story about breaking into tech is equal parts accessible and inspiring. We need more relatable role models for young people from diverse backgrounds in the technology space. Shavone shows our future generations not just how to get a foot in the door, but how to thrive when there. I highly recommend this for any young person with big dreams of innovating in tech! -Kimberly Bryant, founder and CEO of Black Girls CODE Black Internet Effect is the book we all need now. With refreshing empathy, curiosity, and grace, Shavone Charles encourages everyone-but especially women of color-to settle for nothing less than we all deserve. Shavone's authenticity and humor make for an inspiring read, and I encourage readers to learn and laugh as they experience this Pocket Change Collective book. -Melonie D. Parker, Chief Diversity Officer, Google