
Ana on the Edge
by A.J. Sass
Ana is a competitive figure skater who is questioning their gender identity while navigating the pressures of competition and family expectations. The story explores Ana's journey of self-discovery as they grapple with not fitting neatly into binary gender categories, finding support from friends and eventually their family. The book sensitively portrays the challenges faced by nonbinary youth, including dealing with transphobic attitudes in competitive sports and the courage required to live authentically. Themes include identity exploration, family acceptance, perseverance, and finding one's place in the world.
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