To

Members of the Press:

Thank you for your continued support. On February 6, 2020, Gakken Plus Co., Ltd. released the book *Introduction to Programming: Illustrated Guide*, with
Nanako Ishido (Chairperson of CANVAS) acting as supervisor.
https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1450129500

Why does the rice cooker cook rice automatically? Why do the lights turn on by themselves?
For children growing up in a world overflowing with computers, understanding the concepts of programming is extremely important.
In this book, children can enjoyably learn logical thinking and how machines work by using puzzles and quizzes to explore the programs behind familiar objects such as “chocolate factories” and “air conditioners.”

We understand you are very busy,
but we would greatly appreciate it if you could help publicize this book widely through your media outlets,
and we ask that you please consider this request.
If you decide to feature this book in your media, we would appreciate it if
you could let us know.

　★Announcement
of the Publication of “Introduction to Programming: Illustrated Guide” 　Press Release Text
http://canvas.ws/pdf/press/canvas_press_200213.pdf

　★Click here
for the Amazon pagehttps://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4055012950/


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Book Details
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“Programming for Beginners: Illustrated Guide”
Under Supervision of: Nanako Ishido; Edited by: Gakken
Plus List Price: 4,200 yen (excluding tax
) Release Date: Thursday,
February 6, 2020 Format: Modified A4 / 80 pages
Digital Edition: None
ISBN:978-4-05-501295-9
Publisher: Gakken

Plus Co., Ltd. ==============================================================
Supervision Profile
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Nanako Ishido(Nanako Ishido)
Chairperson, NPO CANVAS / Representative Director, Digital Ehon Co., Ltd. / Chairperson
, General Incorporated Association Learning of Tomorrow Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)

After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo and serving as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab,
she founded NPO CANVAS, Digital Ehon Co., Ltd., and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, among others, and assumed the role of representative.
She is a professor at Keio University.She serves on numerous government committees,
including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. She also serves as a member of the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council and a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. She holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
Her publications include *What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know*(Jam House)
and “Turning On Children’s Creativity!” (Film Art), among others. He has also provided supervision for numerous titles, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga,” “Programming Girls!,” “Turn the Pages and Discover: The Secrets of Computers,” and “Hands-On Programming Picture Book.”
She has held 3,000 workshops to date, with approximately 500,000 children participating.
“Workshop Collection,” an exhibition of children’s creative activities where she serves as chair of the executive committee, attracts 100,000 visitors over two days.
She is also actively working as a Digital Ehon author and mother of one.
https://creativekids.jp/


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