Drop In

“With deep dives into sports history, gender studies and social justice, Drop In offers a fresh perspective on skateboarding, celebrating the courage and resilience that have shaped the sport today.” — Glorious Sport“Stoll’s reporting, combined with her passion for storytelling and social justice, make Drop In a groundbreaking addition to sports literature, pop culture and gender studies.” — Dallas Voice“This is a stunning collection of stories … it’s time to shut up and read.” — Thrasher“I fist-pumped the air and muttered “f*ck yessss” throughout the reading of Drop In… I especially appreciated the unfiltered critique of some of the more toxic aspects of skateboarding culture, learning about the impact it has had on queer and trans skaters, and the focus on joy, community and inclusion.” — Natalie Porter, founder of Womxn Skateboard History and member of the Smithsonian Museum’s skateboarding advisory board“I hope the younger generation reads these stories and finds lessons and tools to make the future bright. I hope the older generation reads these stories and finds healing. I know I have.” — Jessie Frietze-Armenta, competitive skateboarder and founder of Shred Cycle“Descriptive, accessible, energetic, and at times scathing and unfiltered … This title is a worthy addition for your own library, providing evidence for how skateboarding is evolving to become a more inclusive community and some of the epic battles and adversity that non-traditional skaters have faced and overcome.” — Skate Book Club“This book will appeal to anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t belong and will give hope to aspiring skaters.” — Booklist“Exhilarating…Deborah Stoll introduces readers to the ‘gender rebels’ who have blazed a trail in the male-dominated world of skateboarding all the way to the Olympics…a must read. — Tag24”…Stoll’s finely observed portraits will have readers rooting for the four skaters as they reshape the sport in their own image. This sticks the landing with flair and poise.” — Publishers Weekly”Drop In is a must-read for anyone dedicated to fighting for equality; it’s a cultural road map about refusing to accept the status quo, no matter your gender, identity, or race.” — Billie Jean King, Sports Icon and Champion of Equality

Deborah Stoll is a journalist, lyricist, writer and animator. Her work has appeared in The Economist, Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, Portland Mercury, San Francisco Chronicle, Punch Drink, Buzz Bands, Ignite and White Hot Magazine. Her short stories have appeared in Slake, Swivel, and Fresh Yarn. Her band, Hot As Sun, has opened for Phantogram, Gotye, and Foster the People, been featured on TV shows like Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars, Glee, and CSI: Miami and in the movie For a Good Time, Call and the upcoming, Space Cadet. Her first book, Unvarnished, was co-written with Eric Alperin. Drop In is her first book as a solo author.