Author
Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes
Editorial reviews
“This well-researched, trenchantly argued, and compassionately written book is a must-read for those invested in the fight against transphobia. Deftly combining memoir-style profiles of trans athletes with political analysis, the authors clearly and adeptly dismantle both the patriarchal, transphobic basis of anti-trans policies and our preconceived notions about gender, ability, and sport. A strong argument for dismantling gender segregation in sports.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This book succeeds in clearly exploring topics that range from the current political climate to hormones, the Olympics, locker room etiquette, and NCAA rules and regulations by forgoing overly technical language. Let Us Play offers a compelling case of a human-rights issue while reminding readers that gender diverse athletes, like cisgender athletes, just want to play freely and be part of a team.”
—Booklist
“Get your head out of your phone and stop doomscrolling. Read Let Us Play instead.”
—Jay Onrait, sports anchor
“More urgent than ever before, Let Us Play is a crucial playbook that athletes and nonathletes alike can use to help make sports an inclusive place for all.”
—Meghan Duggan, 3-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, USA Women’s Hockey
“Whether you’re a sports fan, an ally, or someone navigating their own path toward self-acceptance, Let Us Play will shed light on the unique challenges trans athletes face.”
—Chris Mosier, transgender athlete and activist
“This book is a gift. Let’s make sure it gets into the hands of those who need it. . . . The message is a simple one: everyone should have the right to play.”
—Dave Zirin, sports editor, The Nation
A crucial subversion of the misconceptions around the participation of gender diverse athletes—advocating for the inclusion of trans and nonbinary athletes across all levels of sport
The debate over the inclusion of gender diverse people in sport has become the latest battleground in the fight for basic human rights and equality. Trans and nonbinary people around the world are facing physical harm and violence—including death—at unprecedented rates. In Let Us Play, trans athlete Harrison Browne and investigative journalist Rachel Browne reveal how the opposition towards gender diverse athletes is fueled by fear and a moral panic as opposed to facts around what makes “a level playing field.”
Interweaving Harrison’s first-hand experience as a transgender athlete with exclusive accounts—from athletes, coaches, policymakers, and advocates on the front lines—Let Us Play dismantles the illusion that sports have ever been fair, that trans athletes pose a threat to women’s sports, and that gender-affirming healthcare for athletes should be prohibitive to play.
Calling for a reframing of the binaries from youth and high school levels all the way to the national leagues, Browne and Browne offer a new path forward, led by solutions proposed by gender diverse athletes themselves.
Filmmaker
Director/Writer: Pink Light (short)
A disillusioned transman, Scott, tries to reconnect with hockey, the sport he left behind to physically transition. But after a hit on the ice, a disoriented Scott is pulled to a moment in his past: a college frat party. As he re-lives the night through the youthful, naive eyes of his 18-year-old self, Scott begins to evaluate his hardened perspective on relationships, masculinity and the sacrifices made to get to where he is now.
Coming soon!
Acting
Harrison Browne is a Canadian trans actor/writer/director based in Toronto. You can find him in FX’s Y: THE LAST MAN; as well as in the longstanding MURDOCH MYSTERIES on Citytv, and the just-dropped webseries, STORIES FROM MY GAY GRANDPARENTS. He was last seen recurring in CW’s hit series NANCY DREW, as the romantic interest to ‘Georgia’ played by Leah Lewis.
His film credits include the lead in director Alex Josselyn-Hamilton’s upcoming THREAD; as well as THE CLINIC, directed by Jonathan Lajoie. He will soon appear in the feature film THE BEARDED GIRL, directed by Jody Wilson.
Speaking
Testimonials
Harrison was outstanding! He delivered an emotionally relevant and educational keynote. He was clear and articulate and truly captivating.
-Laurel Walzak, Toronto Metropolitan University
Harrison was incredible this weekend. His presentation was honest and relatable and provided a really powerful way to start off our summit.
- Shawn Jeffers, GLSEN
News
Contact
For Acting Inquiries:
PERRY ZIMEL | E: PERRY@OAZINC.COM | T: (416) 860 1790