Ana on the Edge

De: A. J. Sass

Narrado por: Sagan Chen

Perfect for fans of George and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World: a heartfelt coming of age story about a nonbinary character 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.

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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

* "Sass masterfully balances Ana's passion for competitive figure skating with her journey to coming out. ...sensitive and realistic."—Booklist, starred review

Very nice!

lovely, the rythm drags at times but it's a very important story to how out there ❤❤

Amazing story and message

Ana on the Edge was a great story about a 12 year old kid navigating coming out as non-binary while training as a competitive figure skater. Ana begins to realize she (she ultimately decides to use she/her pronouns for now) doesn't feel like a girl or a boy when Hayden, a trans-boy who just moved to the area, mistakes her for a boy. Ana loves skating but begins to struggle when the stress of everything becomes overwhelming. And when I say everything, I do mean everything: guilt over how hard her single mom works to pay for her dreams, an absent father, lying (by omission) to Hayden, a strained relationship with her best friend, feeling disconnected and trapped by her new free skate program and costume, worrying about how everyone will react when she comes out, and not being 100% sure of who she really is. Ana is both strong and vulnerable with a supportive community of family and friends. I thought this book was fantastic, especially for intermediate or middle grade kids, or even younger strong readers. Ana's story could be a reassuring connection for someone asking themselves similar questions or a good window to help build understanding, empathy and acceptance in someone who hasn't shared similar experiences or thoughts. At the end of the book, the author talked about their own experience coming out as a trans-man and then later realizing he was non-binary. Their message was ultimately that you decide who you are and it is okay if who that is changes over time. I loved this message.

Great story, great trans/nonbinary representation

Great story, great trans/nonbinary representation, I really enjoyed it as a trans and nonbinary adult

A Story I Needed

I am non-binary and this story made me tear up multiple times in such a healing way. It was great to see a story where the people around the main character were supportive but it didn’t assuage the fear that comes with coming out. There are so many times that Ana makes plans to tell people and those plans fall through, that is something I strongly identify with.