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Ana on the Edge by A. J. Sass

Ana on the Edge

A. J. Sass

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers · Paperback · October 19, 2021

Perfect for fans of Melissa and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, this heartfelt coming of age story introduces a nonbinary athlete navigating a binary world.

Growing UpLGBTQ+ StoriesIce Skating StoriesMiddle Grade
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LGBTQueerContemporarySports
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Genres
LGBTQ+ Stories, Ice Skating Stories, Growing Up
Published
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, October 19, 2021

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About this book

Perfect for fans of Melissa and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, this heartfelt coming of age story introduces a nonbinary athlete navigating a binary world. Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. So, when Ana learns that next season's program will be princess themed, doubt forms fast. Still, Ana tries to focus on training and putting together a stellar routine worthy of national success.

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Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the princess program and gender identity begin to take center stage. And when Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana doesn't correct him and finds comfort in this boyish identity when he's around. As their friendship develops, Ana realizes that it's tricky juggling two different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. And with a major competition approaching, Ana must decide whether telling everyone the truth is worth risking years of hard work and sacrifice.

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  • warm, immersive read
  • author-following curiosity

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  • sustained narrative flow
  • winter-sports-adjacent, coming-of-age energy

Where it sits

Ice Skating Stories94%
Growing Up86%
LGBTQ+ Stories52%

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Publisher categories

  • Ice Skating Stories
  • Growing Up
  • Big Feelings
  • Friendship
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  • LGBTQ+ Stories
Authors
A. J. Sass
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
October 19, 2021
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Ice Skating Stories