Robert Lipsyte On How YA Novels Can Save The World

February 3, 2025
By: Dave Zirin

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Legendary sports writer Robert Lipsyte joins the show to discuss his new YA novel, Rhino’s Run.

Edge of Sports ยท The Legendary Robert Lipsyte: His New Book Rhino Run, And How YA Novels Can Save The World

On this week’s episode of Edge of Sports, we speak to the legendary New York Times journalist and acclaimed Young Adult writer Robert Lipsyte. We talk about his new book, Rhino’s Run, the relationship between high school athletes and masculinity, and the galvanizing potential of American football.

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