{"product_id":"let-us-play-isbn-9780807022788","title":"Let Us Play","description":"\u003cb\u003eA crucial subversion of the misconceptions around the participation of genderdiverse athletes—advocating for the inclusion of trans and nonbinary athletes across all levels of sport\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe debate over theinclusion of gender diverse people in sport has become the latest battleground in the fight for basic human rights and equality.Trans and nonbinary people around the worldare facing physical harm and violence—including death—at unprecedented rates.In \u003ci\u003eLet Us Play\u003c\/i\u003e, trans athlete Harrison Browne and investigative journalist Rachel Browne reveal how the opposition towards gender diverse athletes is fueled by fear and a moral panic as opposed to facts around what makes “a level playing field.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInterweaving Harrison’s first-hand experience as a transgender athlete with exclusive accounts—from athletes, coaches, policymakers, and advocates on the front lines—\u003ci\u003eLet Us Play\u003c\/i\u003e dismantles the illusion that sports have ever been fair, that trans athletes pose a threat to women’s sports, and that gender-affirming healthcare for athletes should be prohibitive to play. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCalling for a reframing of the binaries from youth and high school levels all the way to the national leagues, Browne and Browneoffer a new path forward, led by solutions proposed by gender diverse athletes themselves.\u003ci\u003eIntroduction: She Shoots, He Scores\u003cbr\u003eA List of Terms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 1\u003cbr\u003eThe Moral Panic Machine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2\u003cbr\u003eA Brief History of Gender Diverse Athletes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3\u003cbr\u003eFairness Fallacy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 4\u003cbr\u003eThe Hormones Question\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5\u003cbr\u003ePanic at the Olympics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 6\u003cbr\u003eThe Myth of Saving Women’s Sports\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7\u003cbr\u003eSchool Battleground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 8\u003cbr\u003eVoices from Inside the Locker Room\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 9\u003cbr\u003eThe Trials and Tribulations of the NCAA and College Sport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 10\u003cbr\u003eThe Future Is Trans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendix\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Series\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e“This well-researched, trenchantly argued, and compassionately written book is a must-read for those invested in the fight against transphobia. Deftly combining memoir-style profiles of trans athletes with political analysis, the authors clearly and adeptly dismantle both the patriarchal, transphobic basis of anti-trans policies and our preconceived notions about gender, ability, and sport. A strong argument for dismantling gender segregation in sports.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book succeeds in clearly exploring topics that range from the current political climate to hormones, the Olympics, locker room etiquette, and NCAA rules and regulations by forgoing overly technical language. \u003ci\u003eLet Us Play\u003c\/i\u003e offers a compelling case of a human-rights issue while reminding readers that gender diverse athletes, like cisgender athletes, just want to play freely and be part of a team.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Get your head out of your phone and stop doomscrolling. Read \u003ci\u003eLet Us Play\u003c\/i\u003e instead.”\u003cbr\u003e—Jay Onrait, sports anchor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“For anyone seeking to understand the strengths and challenges of being transgender, being an athlete, and how many people embody both identities. I’m proud to join in and shout, ‘LET US PLAY!’”\u003cbr\u003e—Miles McKenna, author of \u003ci\u003eI Am NOT a Vampire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“More urgent than ever before, \u003ci\u003eLet Us Play\u003c\/i\u003e is a crucial playbook that athletes and nonathletes alike can use to help make sports an inclusive place for all.”\u003cbr\u003e—Meghan Duggan, 3-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, USA Women’s Hockey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Whether you’re a sports fan, an ally, or someone navigating their own path toward self-acceptance, \u003ci\u003eLet Us Play\u003c\/i\u003e will shed light on the unique challenges trans athletes face.”\u003cbr\u003e—Chris Mosier, transgender athlete and activist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book is a gift. Let’s make sure it gets into the hands of those who need it. . . . The message is a simple one: everyone should have the right to play.”\u003cbr\u003e—Dave Zirin, sports editor, \u003ci\u003eThe Nation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLet Us Play\u003c\/i\u003e is about more than trans athletes; it’s about gender in sports and the ways in which misogyny, sexism, and rigidity are ruining the joyous experience of athleticism for everyone.”\u003cbr\u003e—Gabe Dunn, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eI Hate Everyone But You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A generous and necessary resource for navigating some of our most urgent sociopolitical issues.”\u003cbr\u003e—Chase Joynt, author of \u003ci\u003eVantage Points\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Harrison Browne is not only an incredible athlete but a leading figure in raising awareness and battling transphobia. His story of perseverance and the courage to be oneself will inspire anyone who reads it.”\u003cbr\u003e—Eric Radford, Olympic gold medalist, figure skating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Finally, a thoughtful deep dive into the intersection of sports and trans experiences! . . . A vital road map for equality in sports and beyond.”\u003cbr\u003e—Amos Mac, coeditor of \u003ci\u003eOriginal Plumbing: The Best of Ten Years of Trans Male Culture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An invaluable resource for anyone interested in the future of sports, gender equality, and the ongoing fight for inclusivity.”\u003cbr\u003e—Colin Mochrie, actor and comedian\u003cb\u003eHarrison Browne\u003c\/b\u003e is the first transgender athlete in professional hockey. He was part of the NWHL and played for the Metropolitan Riveters and the Buffalo Beauts.He is the inclusion leader for the NWHL advisory board and special ambassador for the NHL's Hockey Is for Everyone initiative. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRachel Browne\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning investigative journalist and documentary producer whose work appears in \u003ci\u003eVICE News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePOLITICO\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGlobal News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMaclean’s\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eDiscovery+\u003c\/i\u003e, and elsewhere.","brand":"Beacon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233330802917,"sku":"NP9780807022788","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780807022788.jpg?v=1767731338","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/let-us-play-isbn-9780807022788","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}