![]() ![]() ![]() " A lovely, necessary story of self-discovery and friendship."- Ashley Herring Blake, author of Stonewall Honor book Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World * "Sass masterfully balances Ana's passion for competitive figure skating with her journey to coming out.sensitive and realistic."- Booklist, starred review ![]() And with a major competition approaching, Ana must decide whether telling everyone the truth is worth risking years of hard work and sacrifice. As their friendship develops, Ana realizes that it's tricky juggling two different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. And when Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana doesn't correct him and finds comfort in this boyish identity when he's around. Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the princess program and gender identity begin to take center stage. Still, Ana tries to focus on training and putting together a stellar routine worthy of national success. So, when Ana learns that next season's program will be princess themed, doubt forms fast. Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. 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. About the Book "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". ![]()
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