Jerry Changed the Game! by Don Tate and Cherise Harris - ADVISABLE

Jerry Changed the Game! How engineer Jerry Lawton revolutionized video games forever by Don Tate, illustrated by Cherise Harris. PICTURE BOOK NON-FICTION Simon and Schuster, 2023. $19. 9781665919081 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS, HS - ADVISABLE 

APPEALS TO: SOME 

Though he never earned a college degree, Jerry Lawson is one of the 5 people credited with creating the first video game console with interchangeable cartridges. A short look at Jerry's childhood leads us to a more in-depth look at how he became involved in the video game industry. 

I like that it shows his failures as well as his successes. I do feel that adults who grew up in the 70's - 90's will be more interested in this than current young people. But if your school has a gaming club, a class, or a focus on Black inventors, then Tate's book is an easy purchase choice. I will be buying a couple to gift to various people I know who will love it. Jerry is Black. 

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS