LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality, written by Kirstin Cronn-Mills and published August 1, 2016 by Twenty-First Century Books, is a nonfiction book about queer athletes and how their status has changed—and still needs to change.
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| Author | Kirstin Cronn-Mills |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Gay athletes, Transgender athletes |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Twenty-First Century Books |
Publication date | August 1, 2016 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 104 |
| ISBN | 9781467780124 |
| 796.086/64 | |
Reception edit
LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field received a starred review from Booklist, who highlighted how, Cronn-Mills "humanizes" homophobic and transphobic prejudice and discrimination "with her numerous profiles of LGBTQ+ athletes. Though succinct ..., hers is an important contribution to the blossoming field of LGBTQ+ literature."[1]
Kirkus Reviews indicated that the book has "high appeal for both athletes and those who support LGBTQ rights" and that Cronn-Mills uses "clear, readable text" to discuss the prejudices against LGBT+ athletes.[2] School Library Journal recommended the book for "libraries with strong interest in sports history or LGBTQIA topics" and wrote, "While all of the stories of these athletes are individually compelling, a few organizational stumbles interrupt the flow. The connections between sidebars and the larger text are not always clear and can often be quite tenuous."[3] They further highlighted that "the detailed time line in the back matter ... effectively communicates a narrative of major events and progress over time. Crisp color photographs, usually of athletes on or off the field, enhance the text throughout and visually reinforce the message that athletics are for everyone."[3]
LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field is a Junior Library Guild book.[4]
| Year | Accolade | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | American Library Association Rainbow List | Selection | [5] |
| Young Adult Library Services Association's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers | Nominee | [6] | |
| Minnesota Book Award for Young Adult Literature | Finalist | [7] | |
| Booklist's Books for Youth: Diverse Young Adult Nonfiction | Top Ten | [4][8] |
References edit
- ^ Cart, Michael (September 1, 2016). LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality. Retrieved 2021-12-24 – via Booklist.
- ^ "LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality". Kirkus Reviews. May 18, 2016. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ a b Stone, Sarah (July 1, 2016). "LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ a b "LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality by Kirstin Cronn-Mills". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ "LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. December 7, 2017. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ "Quick Picks Nominations". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ "Minnesota Book Awards Winners & Finalists". The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field. Lerner Publishing Group. Retrieved 2021-12-24.