Andrew spoke with Richard Deitsch on his popular Sports Media podcast on Inaugural Ballers, the story of the first US women's Olympic basketball team at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Listen to the episode here. ... [Continue Reading]
The Burn It All Down Podcast interview on Inaugural Ballers
Andrew spoke with Lindsay Gibbs of the feminist sports podcast Burn It All Down. Listen to their discussion on Inaugural Ballers and the first US women's Olympic basketball team here. ... [Continue Reading]
The Deborah Kalb Q&A on Inaugural Ballers
"I think it’s important in all of my books to place the sports story within the context of the place and times in which the athletes operated. So in this story, that means writing about the history of feminism in the U.S., the feminist movement of ... [Continue Reading]
The Read More Q&A on Inaugural Ballers
"Just as athletes of the ‘60s and ‘70s laid a foundation for the athletes of today, it’s notable that you often hear today’s women stars speak about their interest in improving conditions for women in the future. There’s always been an ... [Continue Reading]
Swish Appeal Highlights Inaugural Ballers
"Interwoven with the history of basketball and the history of the Olympics is the history of women’s rights in the United States and an examination of how politics and societal gender norms affected sports and vice versa, making “Inaugural Ballers” a ... [Continue Reading]
A Starred Review for Inaugural Ballers from Booklist
Booklist, the publication of the American Library Association, gives a rave review to Inaugural Ballers. "Just in time to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Title IX comes this inspiring, comprehensive look at the first U.S. women’s Olympic basketball ... [Continue Reading]
School Library Journal Starred Review for Inaugural Ballers
School Library Journal gives a rave review to Inaugural Ballers. "Maraniss, a master of narrative nonfiction, creates an immersive and emotional story." ... [Continue Reading]
Kirkus Starred Review for BALLERS
Highly regarded Kirkus Reviews gives Inaugural Ballers its highest endorsement with a starred review, calling the book "a winning story full of heart, camaraderie, and power." ... [Continue Reading]
Listen to a Clip from KQED
Glenn Burke is not a household name for most baseball fans, even though he played for both the L.A. Dodgers and Oakland A’s in the late 70's. But Burke’s legacy off the field resonates today, especially during Pride month. That's because Burke was ... [Continue Reading]
NPR Highlights Singled Out
Homophobia has lingered in baseball since the days of Glenn Burke in the 70s ... Read more. ... [Continue Reading]