[pygame] Introduction + call to join project for creating game frameworks

["Clare Richardson" <clare@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello all,
I'm new to this list, so I'll introduce myself. I'm currently working on
Project IT Girl, a program that teaches 60 high school girls in Austin,
Texas, about how they can change the world through the use of
technology. This year, Project IT Girls learn basic programming through
designing and developing their own unique educational games written with
Python and **Pygame**!

For the next 2 - 3 months, the girls will be fleshing out their game
idea. Some girls are designing games directly related to school
subjects: astronomy, chemistry, multiplication, algebra, etc. But MOST
of the girls are interested in educating children about more social
issues: fuel conservation, recycling, AIDS testing, hygiene, nutrition,
etc.

We have an IMMEDIATE need to create game frameworks on top of Pygame for
several game genres (maze game, adventure game, arcade game, etc) that
can be easily used by budding programmers creating their first Pygame
project. Over 90% of our girls have zero programming experience and, to
be honest, not much interest in programming. Their main interest is in
creating a product that makes a difference. So, we want to make it as
easy as possible for them to succeed in making their games. I've taken a
look at the libraries on the Pygame website and I can't find anything
that fits our needs, so we need you to...

JOIN OUR PROJECT!!!

We need YOUR Pygame expertise and time to make this happen!! If you're
interested in working on this in the next 3 months, PLEASE let me know!
We have FUNDING we can put towards it, it's for a great cause, and it
will help to broaden the Pygame community. What's stopping you from
helping??

Thanks,
Clare Richardson
Technology and Program Coordinator
Girlstart
clare@xxxxxxxxxxxxx