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Natalie Porter

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Librarian, skateboarder, zine collector. Author of 'Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: a history of badass women skateboarders' https://womxnskatehistory.ca

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Jun 25

Every librarian dreams of being published, and I'm so grateful to @ecwpress.bsky.social for supporting my research and book called 'Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: A History of Badass Women Skateboarders.' Pre-ordering is now available. tinyurl.com/Girlgangs

#coverreveal #bookssky #newbook

On a multi colored background of pink, blue, and yellow, there are two female skateboarders performing tricks on this book cover. The text says, Natalie Porter is the author and the title is 'Girls Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: a history of badass women skateboarders.'

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · 23d

Ooh getting close!! Yayyyy

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · 25d

The book is officially in print!!! And what a beauty! So happy and grateful 🤩

ecw press @ecwpress.bsky.social · 25d

Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: A History of Badass Women Skateboarders by Natalie Porter is out today!

A vibrant, meticulously researched celebration of the women and NB skateboarders who defied a hostile industry and redefined skateboarding around the world 🛹

ecwpress.com/collections/...

The cover of the book Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides by Natalie Porter on a background of blue and green abstract shapes with scribbles along the edges.

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · 25d

What a wonderful day it is!! Thank you ECW Press 😍

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Sep 9

So grateful to call @colenowicki.com my friend!! Stoked to see an excerpt from my book on Simple Magic. It's one of my fav stories that merges Patti Smith and skateboarding back in 1979...

Cole Nowicki @colenowicki.com · Sep 8

The great @natalieporter.bsky.social is back in the 'sletter, this time with an excerpt from her forthcoming book "Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides," which is out September 16 with @ecwpress.bsky.social

www.simplemagic.ca/shes-a-small...

She's a small fry

Natalie Porter on Beth Fishman, matriarchs, and new friends.

www.simplemagic.ca

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Sep 8

Very cool! Love the Diane DiPrima shout out too. Congrats... and nice work SFPL!!

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Aug 30

Yayyyy! Right on!! I hope you find it interesting 🤩

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Aug 27

Yessss!! Zine librarians unite! Last year was awesome 👌

Zine Libraries @zinelibraries.bsky.social · Aug 26

Registration is now open for Zine Librarians unConference (ZLuC) until November 1st 11:59 p.m. CST
A virtual gathering on Zoom.
November 8–9.
For librarians, zinesters, & collectors.
All are welcome!
zinelibraries.info/wiki/zluc2025

Possum sitting on dumpster fire reading a ZLUC Zine

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Aug 25

If interested that's the legendary skater Dee Urquhart in the red... womxnskatehistory.ca/2025/03/19/d...

Dee Urquhart

Dee Urquhart (Ross) could be called the Scottish godmother of skateboarding considering the role she played, alongside her late husband, Iain Urquhart, an award-winning architect who designed the f…

womxnskatehistory.ca

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Aug 8

Wrote a behind-the-cover article about the book! Cover is pretty sweet though... #skaterlibrarian #skateboardhistory

All Lit Up @alllitupcanada.bsky.social · Aug 7

We got a sneak-preview of @natalieporter.bsky.social's forthcoming book GIRL GANGS, ZINES, AND POWERSLIDES (@ecwpress.bsky.social). Learn about her important work developing an archive of women skateboarding history (and preorder the book here):

alllitup.ca/under-the-co...

The cover of Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: A History of Badass Women Skateboarders by Natalie Porter. The cover is pink, with yellow and blue spraypaint and two black and white cutout images of women skateboarders performing impressive tricks.

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Aug 8

Grateful for the support!! Thanks again

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Jul 5

I absolutely adore Barbara Kingsolver. So wise and generous. Read ALL of her books and this article from The Guardian. #wisdom #BarbaraKingsolver #DemonCopperhead www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

‘The damage is terrifying’: Barbara Kingsolver on Trump, rural America and the recovery home funded by her hit novel

Demon Copperhead, the author’s retelling of Dickens during Virginia’s opioid crisis, was a global success. Now she has used royalties from the novel to open a recovery residence

www.theguardian.com

Reposted by Natalie Porter

Cole Nowicki @colenowicki.com · Jul 4

This week, meet the Wreck Deck, Chloe Covell and Arisa Trew strike gold, the Berrics is back(?), Walker Ryan authors a new video part, and more.

www.simplemagic.ca/hes-not-just...

He's not just driving, he's dropping in

Plus: the X Games bring action-sports themed excellence and oddities, the Berrics is back(?), Walker Ryan is cross-promoting careers, and more.

www.simplemagic.ca

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Jul 5

Ahhh! So kind and articulate and gracious. Thank you once again! And the whole post was just spot on!

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Jun 27

Awesome news Cole!! 🔥🔥

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Jun 26

Yayyy! Thanks Trina! Pub day is September 16th! So excited 🤩

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Jun 25

If you're a #skateboarder, #librarian, #zine collector / creator, #feminist, #riotgrrrl or just someone who finds skateboarding history or punk culture interesting, this book is for you! Pub day September 16, 2025

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Jun 24

I had so much fun last year! Always like to know what was the very first zine a person read... mine was Villa Villa Cola in 1997

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · May 30

Ahhh! And Lizzie was there! Good times in Smithers

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · May 30

A highlight of my week!! And thanks for all the kindness 😊

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · May 19

Ooh, she sounds fascinating! My kind of book.

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · May 18

New skill! I just built my own book index... a tedious, obsessive task that I absolutely loved doing. Helped that it's been raining for 3 days 🤪 #bookbrain

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · May 13

@bcla.bsky.social would love this ribbon for the BC Library conference 2026!

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Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · May 3

Haha! I get so hyped talking about skate history 🤪

Natalie Porter @natalieporter.bsky.social · Apr 26

Can you use your summoning powers to reinvigorate Rookie? Pleez!

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