
Math in Drag
Kyne Santos
#3099 of 3,809 books · #383 in Science & Technology
Shortlisted for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and Technology (2024).
Math in Drag was a 2025 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes finalist. Join sensational drag queen Kyne Santos on an extraordinary journey through the glamorous world of . . . math? This sassy book is your VIP pass, taking you behind the scenes with a TikTok superstar who shatters stereotypes and proves that math can be fascinating and fun, even for people who think they aren't good at it. With her irreverent style and unique perspective, Kyne investigates mathematical mysteries while educating us about the art of drag. She explores surprising connections, such as the elegance of ballroom culture and the nature of infinity, the rebellious joys of Pride and dividing by zero, and the role of statistics in her own experience on Drag Race. Kyne gets personal while sharing her experiences as a queer person forging a path in STEM, overcoming obstacles to stay fierce, stay real, and thrive! She empowers readers of all skill levels to break school rules, question everything, and embrace math's beauty. In Math in Drag, numbers glitter, equations sashay through history, and inclusivity is a celebration.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- ISBN-13
- 9781421448756
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Awards
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and TechnologyShortlisted(2024)
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