Description
Discover 'Skate for Your Life,' a compelling exploration of identity and resilience through the eyes of professional skateboarder Leo Baker. This pocket-sized paperback from the Pocket Change Collective series invites you into a transformative narrative that celebrates authenticity in the face of adversity. The book delves deep into the struggles and triumphs of being a non-binary athlete in the high-octane world of skateboarding, offering inspiring insights that resonate with the LGBTQIA community and beyond. It's not just a story; it's a movement that underscores the vital need for spaces where everyone can truly be themselves.
In 'Skate for Your Life,' Leo shares profound lessons learned from skateboarding, highlighting its empowering potential and the dangers of conforming to rigid gender norms. This beautifully illustrated 64-page book is more than just an engaging read; it serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking their own path in the sport and life. Elissa Steamer and JD Samson offer affirming praise, recognizing the poignant connection between skate culture and personal authenticity.
Join the Pocket Change Collective today and experience a story that challenges stereotypes, encourages allyship, and reinforces the message that your authenticity is your superpower. Whether you're a skating enthusiast or looking for inspiring tales of self-acceptance, 'Skate for Your Life' is a must-have addition to your collection. Order now and embrace the journey towards self-realization and empowerment!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780593223475
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Pages: 64
Description:
Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us.
"Wow! Leo's vulnerability and authenticity allowed me to experience his pain and triumph. A great testament to the positive power of skateboarding and the dangers of gender." --Elissa Steamer (skateboarding pioneer)
"InSkate for Your Life,Leo Baker invites us on the intimate journey toward self-realization. Leo's deep passion for skateboarding is beautifully communicated while bringing to light the difficult reality of breaking the mold on a public stage. This book synthesizes what so many LGBTQIA people can relate to--the lifelong journey of seeking out spaces where we fit in, and when we don't find them, making new ones." --JD Samson (musician, producer, and songwriter)
In this moving, personal story, professional skateboarder Leo Baker shares their journey within the sport and the importance of authenticity and allyship as a non-binary athlete.
Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists.
"Your authenticity is your superpower." That's the motto that professional skateboarder Leo Baker lives by and champions. But like any hero's journey, learning about their power didn't come easy. In this installment of the Pocket Change Collective, Baker takes the reader on a complicated, powerful journey through the world of skate and competitive sport as a non-binary athlete.
In 'Skate for Your Life,' Leo shares profound lessons learned from skateboarding, highlighting its empowering potential and the dangers of conforming to rigid gender norms. This beautifully illustrated 64-page book is more than just an engaging read; it serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking their own path in the sport and life. Elissa Steamer and JD Samson offer affirming praise, recognizing the poignant connection between skate culture and personal authenticity.
Join the Pocket Change Collective today and experience a story that challenges stereotypes, encourages allyship, and reinforces the message that your authenticity is your superpower. Whether you're a skating enthusiast or looking for inspiring tales of self-acceptance, 'Skate for Your Life' is a must-have addition to your collection. Order now and embrace the journey towards self-realization and empowerment!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780593223475
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Pages: 64
Description:
Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us.
"Wow! Leo's vulnerability and authenticity allowed me to experience his pain and triumph. A great testament to the positive power of skateboarding and the dangers of gender." --Elissa Steamer (skateboarding pioneer)
"InSkate for Your Life,Leo Baker invites us on the intimate journey toward self-realization. Leo's deep passion for skateboarding is beautifully communicated while bringing to light the difficult reality of breaking the mold on a public stage. This book synthesizes what so many LGBTQIA people can relate to--the lifelong journey of seeking out spaces where we fit in, and when we don't find them, making new ones." --JD Samson (musician, producer, and songwriter)
In this moving, personal story, professional skateboarder Leo Baker shares their journey within the sport and the importance of authenticity and allyship as a non-binary athlete.
Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists.
"Your authenticity is your superpower." That's the motto that professional skateboarder Leo Baker lives by and champions. But like any hero's journey, learning about their power didn't come easy. In this installment of the Pocket Change Collective, Baker takes the reader on a complicated, powerful journey through the world of skate and competitive sport as a non-binary athlete.