Sports, Social Justice, and Writing History for Young Audiences: A Conversation with Andrew Maraniss

In this episode of the Primary Source Podcast, host Lee Kluck interviews historian Andrew Maraniss, exploring the intersection of history and sports. They discuss Maraniss's work in writing accessible history for young audiences, the impact of Title IX on women's sports, and the stories of pioneering female athletes like Pat Summitt and Nancy Lieberman. The conversation also delves into the evolution of sports fandom and the importance of research in writing. In this conversation, Andrew Maraniss discusses his journey as an author writing for young adults, the importance of role models in sports, and the impact of storytelling in sports journalism. He emphasizes the significance of writing about athletes who have made meaningful contributions to society and the need to elevate these figures for younger audiences. The discussion also touches on the challenges and rewards of writing for a younger demographic, as well as the influences that shaped Maraniss's career in sports writing. Get full access to History 4 Public Consumption at history4publicconsumption.substack.com/subscribe