Books About Coding

The Best Coding Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about coding? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Coding

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Swap'd

By Tamara Ireland Stone · Book #2 in the CLICK'D series

A school app game spirals into chaos. Can Allie fix it before it's too late?

336 pages· 53,680 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 418 ratings

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Summary: Allie Navarro, eager to redeem herself after a tech mishap, teams up with her friend Courtney to create Swap'd, a thrilling school trading app. As the game gains momentum, Allie juggles making money for Courtney's visit, navigating a secret crush, and outsmarting her rival Nathan. But has she overlooked a crucial detail that could unravel everything? Dive into a world of middle school drama, coding challenges, and unexpected twists as Allie races against time to keep her creation from spiraling out of control.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Shine On, Luz Véliz!

A former soccer star finds new purpose in coding, but a mysterious arrival changes everything.

288 pages· 53,277 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 744 ratings

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Summary: Luz Véliz, once a soccer star, faces an uncertain future after a knee injury. As she discovers a passion for coding, she hopes to impress at the May Showcase and regain her family's support. But when Solana enters her life, Luz must navigate unexpected changes. Can she redefine herself and embrace her heritage amidst family drama and the looming threat of deportation? Luz's journey is a heartfelt exploration of identity, resilience, and the power of family bonds, set against the backdrop of a vibrant cultural tapestry.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018

Monsters & Modules

By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Secret Coders series

A group of friends use coding skills to solve problems in a fantasy world.

101 pages· 1,998 words· Est. 23 min read

4.4 Goodreads · 331 ratings

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Summary: Hopper, Eni, and Josh face their greatest challenge yet: a journey to Flatland, a perilous two-dimensional realm. With humanity's fate at stake, they must retrieve a turtle of light to confront the menacing Dr. One-Zero. Will their coding skills be enough to navigate this flat world and return home? The final showdown awaits in this thrilling conclusion.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Lights, Music, Code!

By Jo Whittemore · Girls Who Code series

Maya must choose between old friendships and coding club commitments before the winter dance.

144 pages· 25,881 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 201 ratings

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Summary: Maya's coding club is tasked with creating lights and music for the winter dance, but her old friend Nicole's return complicates things. As Maya spends more time with Nicole, her coding friends worry she might neglect her project duties. Will Maya be swayed by Nicole's influence, or will she stay loyal to her coding club? With the dance approaching, Maya must decide where her true loyalties lie. Can she balance friendship and responsibility, or will she risk losing both? Discover if coding, like friendship, requires being there when it matters most.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Team BFF: Race to the Finish!

By Stacia Deutsch · Book #2 in the Girls Who Code series

A coding club faces a challenge that could break their friendship during a hackathon.

144 pages· 27,369 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 332 ratings

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Summary: Sophia and her coding club friends are excited for their first hackathon, a day filled with coding and new connections. But when a robotics expert joins their team, differing opinions threaten their unity. As tensions rise, they must decide if their friendship can withstand the pressure or if their project will crumble. Can they navigate the complexities of teamwork and coding, or will their dreams of success end in failure? Discover if their bond is as strong as their coding skills in this engaging tale of friendship and problem-solving.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Potions & Parameters

By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Secret Coders series

Can coding skills save the world from a villain's toxic potion?

107 pages· 5,693 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 428 ratings

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Summary: Hopper, Eni, and Josh face their greatest challenge yet: stopping Dr. One-Zero from spreading his toxic potion, Green Pop, worldwide. With the Turtle of Light in his grasp, he's nearly invincible. Their only hope lies in finding another Turtle of Light, hidden in a different dimension. As they race against time, their coding skills are the key to opening a portal to this mysterious world. Will they succeed before it's too late, or will Dr. One-Zero's vision of 'true happiness' become a global nightmare?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Secrets & Sequences

By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Secret Coders series

Young coders uncover secrets at a mysterious academy, pursued by a sinister principal and a genius mastermind.

103 pages· 5,339 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 719 ratings

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Summary: At Stately Academy, Hopper, Eni, and Josh delve into the school's enigmatic past, where coding holds the key to hidden secrets. As they uncover the truth, Principal Dean demands their powerful robot, but a greater threat looms: Professor One-Zero, a green-skinned genius with his own agenda. Can the trio outsmart these formidable foes and reveal the academy's mysteries before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Worse Than Weird

By Jody J. Little

A girl enters a citywide scavenger hunt to win her way out of a quirky family summer.

272 pages

4.1 Goodreads · 206 ratings

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Summary: Mac MacLeod is tired of chicken coops, kale and her parents' no-screens rules. She dreams of a summer coding camp, so she sets out to win a citywide scavenger hunt through Portland's food carts and earn the money herself. As she races across the city following clues, Mac discovers that her weird parents might not be so bad compared to what other families face, and that weird is relative.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Friendship Code

By Stacia Deutsch · Book #1 in the Girls Who Code series

A girl receives mysterious coding messages, testing her skills and friendships.

144 pages· 24,681 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 846 ratings

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Summary: Lucy joins a school coding club, eager to create an app for someone special. But when she's grouped with unfamiliar classmates, her plans falter. Cryptic coding messages start appearing, challenging her skills and sparking unexpected friendships. Can Lucy decode the mystery and achieve her goal? Discover how coding and camaraderie intertwine in this engaging tale.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016

Paths & Portals

By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Secret Coders series

A group of students discover a hidden underground classroom and learn to code from a mysterious teacher.

92 pages· 6,048 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 1,109 ratings

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Summary: Hopper, Eni, and Josh uncover a hidden classroom beneath Stately Academy, once home to the mysterious Bee School. As they dive into coding mysteries, they face unexpected interest from Principal Dean and the rugby team. What secrets lie beneath the surface, and why are their activities drawing attention? Join them in a thrilling journey of logic puzzles, programming, and intrigue, where every discovery leads to more questions. Can they unravel the truth before it's too late?

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