Sam Leif (Teaching and Learning) published Against the Meta: The Evolution of Women's Competitive Apex Legends. This book is the first documented history of women's competitive Apex Legends; drawn from firsthand interviews, tournament archives, Discord records, and player testimony, it traces how a community of players, organizers, coaches, and casters built a competitive circuit from the ground up. Written with students in mind, this book is approachable, engaging, and easy to read in whole or assigned as specific chapters. Print and ebook versions are available.