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Book Synopsis: A Junior Library Guild Selection Meet Jerry Lawson, the Black engineer who revolutionized the video game industry, in this engaging picture book biography perfect for fans of Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions and Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History.
Before Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch, there was a tinkerer named Jerry Lawson. As a boy, Jerry loved playing with springs, sprockets, and gadget-y things. When he grew up, Jerry became an engineer—a professional tinkerer—and in the 1970s, he turned his technical know-how to video games. Back then, if players wanted a new video game, they had to buy an entire new console, making gaming very expensive. Jerry was determined to fix this problem, and despite roadblocks along the way and having to repeat a level or two, it was never game over for his mission. Eventually, he leveled up and built a brand-new kind of video game console: one that allowed players to switch out cartridges! He also founded Video Soft, Inc., the first African American–owned video game company in the country. Jerry’s tinkering and inventions changed the video gaming world forever. Today, gamers have access to hundreds of video games at the push of a button, all thanks to him. Game on! Read more
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Jerry Changed the Game!: How Engineer Jerry Lawson Revolutionized Video Games Forever is not just a book, it's a journey into the extraordinary life of an unsung hero. This engaging picture book biography brings to light the incredible story of Jerry Lawson, a Black engineer who revolutionized the video game industry. His innovative thinking and technical expertise paved the way for the gaming industry we know today.
Before Jerry Lawson, gamers faced a major challenge - the cost of buying an entire new console every time they wanted to play a new game. But Jerry was determined to change that. He took on the roadblocks, faced the challenges head-on, and never gave up. His perseverance paid off when he introduced a brand-new kind of video game console that allowed players to switch out cartridges. This innovation made gaming more accessible and affordable for everyone.
Not only did Jerry revolutionize video games, but he also founded Video Soft, Inc., becoming the first African American-owned video game company in the country. His vision and entrepreneurial spirit paved the way for diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry. This book is a tribute to his legacy and a reminder that with determination and innovation, one person can change the world.
Read Jerry Changed the Game!: How Engineer Jerry Lawson Revolutionized Video Games Forever and immerse yourself in the inspiring journey of a true game-changer. Discover the untold story of a man who turned his passion for tinkering into a revolution that shaped the video gaming world. Order your copy today and be inspired by the extraordinary accomplishments of Jerry Lawson.
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