Everyone Watches Women's SportsTM
New from TOGETHXR-the sports media company that coined the defining statement setting the sports world on fire-this inspiring collection of stories shines a light on the grit, smarts, and determination of record-setting and boundary-breaking female athletes around the world and across sports.
Play It Forward features twenty-five inspirational stories of badass women from all corners of the sports universe, curated by TOGETHXR, a sports media companyfounded by legends Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel, and Chloe Kim. From profiles of professional athletes and Olympians at the top of their game to everyday women putting in the work without a crowd, these are true tales of fierce competitors, dedicated teammates, and passionate advocates who are all too accustomed to hearing the word "no." Each story highlights an inspiring athlete or team who is defying expectations and rebelling against inequality in big and small ways, including:
Indigenous women forming a softball team in Mexico
Older women finding friendship and purpose through competitive swimming
A woman mountain-climbing her way out of oppression in Afghanistan
WNBA players developing a voice for social justice and influencing a pivotal election
Incarcerated women playing soccer to prepare for life after release
For sports fans of all ages, Play it Forward celebrates and elevates the gutsy true stories of activists and dreamers who are changing the game, and the world of sports, for the better.
Perfect for:
Athletes and sports enthusiasts
Parents, coaches, teachers, mentors
Viewers of college and pro sports, the Women's World Cup, and the Olympics
Fans of books about current events, feminism, or strong women
Readers of Strong is the New Pretty and the Rebel Girls series
Birthday, Mother's Day, holiday, or graduation gifts for teens and adults
Resource for celebrating International Women's Day and International Women in Sports Day
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Gewebe-Einband
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Höhe: 237 mm
Breite: 187 mm
Dicke: 23 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-7972-3217-1 (9781797232171)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
TOGETHXR is a media and commerce company founded by Jessica Robertson and four of the world's top professional athletes: Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, and Sue Bird. With a focus on rich storytelling rooted in lifestyle and youth culture, TOGETHXR highlights a diverse and inclusive community of game changers, culture shapers, thought leaders, and barrier breakers. TOGETHXR's in-house production studio has created a slate of scripted and unscripted premium content, including Power of the Dream, Surf Girls: Kaikaina, More Than a Name, FENOM, Summer of Gold, and more. In 2023, TOGETHXR was named one of Fast Company's ten most innovative companies in sports and won Media Company of the Year in the 2023 DigiDay Media Awards.
