Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature - Paperback

Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature - Paperback

$21.95 USD
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Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature - Paperback
  • Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature - Paperback
  • Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature - Paperback
Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature - Paperback

Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature - Paperback

$21.95 USD
$21.95 USD

by Shaz Zamore (Editor), Amber Wendler (Editor), Carolyn Finney (Foreword by)

2024 Independent Publisher Book Awards Silver Medal Winner - LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction
2023 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist in LGBTQ+ Adult Nonfiction

"We're starting to see...diverse voices on the shelf, a wider variety of experiences on the page, and many different reasons for getting outside. -- Jaime Herndon, Book Riot

Encompassing identity, inspiration, ancestry, and stewardship, the essays and poems by leading Black women and nonbinary scientists in Been Outside explore how experiences in the natural world and life sciences shape the self. These writers and researchers contemplate the moments that sparked their love of nature, as well as the ways time in the field and outdoor adventures have enhanced or expanded their perspectives about what is possible.

What does it mean to be a Black woman or nonbinary scientist studying the natural world? Camille Mosley considers how the rich fishing tradition of Black Americans relates to their career in freshwater ecology, Sharon Dorsey reflects on her reaction to finally meeting a wildlife professional who looks like her, and Tanisha Williams shares her powerful emotional journey of returning to South Africa to study plants. Edited by Amber Wendler and Shaz Zamore, these stories from twenty-two writers showcase the challenges and joys of carving out your own path through the natural world--and will inspire anyone seeking to craft their own outdoor life. In this way, Been Outside promotes collective action toward an outdoor community that welcomes everyone.
Number of Pages: 208
Dimensions: 0.6 x 7.9 x 6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 11, 2023
Award: Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (2024)

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