“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)
“In Skate 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.