Ana on the Edge

Ana on the Edge
A J Sass
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NZ$ 19.99
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Paperback
h192 x 132mm - 400pg
11 Nov 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780316458627
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When twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning the U. S. Juvenile Champion in figure skating, learns that they' ll be portraying a princess in their new skating program, they' re less than thrilled, to say the least. Ana' s just not a frilly -- dress kind of girl, after all! Nevertheless, Ana' s determined not to let anything derail the dream of achieving another national title-not after all these years of hard work and Mom' s many sacrifices. But when Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, Ana' s thoughts about gender identity throw her for a loop she wasn' t expecting. And when Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana decides not to correct him, and soon settles into a comfortable, boyish identity whenever he' s around. But as their friendship develops, Ana soon realizes that it' s not easy to juggle two different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. And with a major competition approaching, Ana must decide whether the truth is worth risking everything they' ve trained for. Ana on the Edge is a contemporary #ownvoices novel that offers a behind-the-scenes look into the world of competitive figure skating, while also giving readers a nonbinary protagonist to root and cheer for along the way.
* "Sass masterfully balances Ana' s passion for competitive figure skating with her journey to coming out. . . . sensitive and realistic. "--Booklist, starred review Praise for Ana on the Edge "Heartfelt, nuanced and engaging, Ana on the Edge is both an insider' s look at the world of competitive figure skating and a sensitive exploration of the protagonist' s nonbinary identity. Highly recommended. " --Barbara Dee, award-winning author of Maybe He Just Likes You and My Life in the Fish Tank "A lovely, necessary story of self-discovery and friendship. "--Ashley Herring Blake, author of Stonewall Honor book Ivy Aberdeen' s Letter to the World "Ana on the Edge is a poignant exploration of the importance of being seen for who you are. Ana will glide into your heart and open your mind to the richness of the full gender spectrum. "--Ami Polonsky, award-winning author of Gracefully Grayson and Spin With Me "Sass' s gorgeous debut fills a much needed void on LGBTQ+ middle grade shelves. "--Nicole Melleby, award-winning author of Hurricane Season
A. J. Sass (he/them) is a writer, editor, and competitive skater. A long-time figure skater, he has passed his U. S. Figure Skating Senior Moves in the Field and Free Skate tests, medaled twice at the U. S. Synchronized Skating Championships, and currently dabbles in ice dance. A. J. lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his boyfriend and two cats who act like dogs. Ana on the Edge is his first novel.

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