Ana on the Edge

    Ana on the Edge

    by A.J. Sass

    Ages 10-142020
    Middle Grade

    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.

    2020Published
    Genres: Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ+ Fiction, Sports Fiction, Coming of Age

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Gender Identity Topics
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None

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