 | Athlete Is Agender: True Stories Of LGBTQ+ People In Sports Author: Locke, Katherine | |
| Price: $14.99 | ||
Summary:
A groundbreaking nonfiction collection of well-known LGBTQ professional athletes and queer authors telling stories about the feeling of belonging that comes with finding a sport that's yours, all dynamically packaged with photographs and full-color interior illustrations.
Reviews:
Booklist (04/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/01/2025 This anthology is part memoir, part manifesto. Twenty individuals representing an array of gender identities and varying degrees of athletic prowess share how sports have affected their lives. Selections range from profiles to free verse poems to coming-of-age testimonials, with many directly addressing the reader. The overall tone is inclusive and reassuring, and a common theme is how being on teams created a sense of belonging for people who felt uncomfortable in their assigned societal roles (especially as kids). Many allude to how the camaraderie of sharing a passion and having a support base gave them the courage to come out, transition, or just be themselves. Some names will be familiar (soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe, NFL defensive lineman Carl Nassib), others perhaps not as much (rugby champion Ellia Green, sailor em dickson). Support materials include a discussion on pronouns, a list of additional queer athletes, contributor profiles, suggestions on how to be a good teammate and ally, tips for establishing school Queer Athlete Alliances, and chapter notes. This inspirational compilation will surely resonate with many. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
