Ana on the Edge

Informationen zum Autor A. J. Sass (he/they) is the author of Ana on the Edge , an ALA 2021 Rainbow Book List Top 10 title, and Ellen Outside the Lines . He grew up in the Midwest, came of age in the South, and now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his husband and two cats who act like dogs. He invites you to visit him online at sassinsf.com. Klappentext "Twelve-year-old figure skater Ana strives to win competitions while learning about gender identity--Ana's own and that of a new friend--and how to navigate the best path forward"-- Zusammenfassung 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. 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.

Product details

• Authors: A. J. Sass
• Publisher: Little Brown USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9780316458610
• ISBN: 978-0-316-45861-0
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Ice Skating, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+, JUVENILE FICTION / LGBTQ+, Sporting stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories