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A review by margaret
Ana on the Edge by A.J. Sass
4.0
Ana is the latest US Juvenile figure skating champion, but she's having trouble with her new princess-themed program. When she is mistaken for a boy by someone at her rink, she doesn't correct it, and from there she begins to question how she sees her own gender identity.
Basically, this is the story of a nonbinary figure skater finding her place in a gendered world. It falls into my absolute favorite category of middle grade book: character focused, heartwarming, all about self-discovery and coming-of-age. While it handles some difficult topics, it always feels safe and compassionate toward its characters. I loved the discussions of gender, performance, and identity—the readers are right there alongside Ana as she figures herself out and rethinks everything she thought she knew. I'm so glad that this book exists because I know it's going to mean a lot for so many young readers.
Originally posted on blog
Basically, this is the story of a nonbinary figure skater finding her place in a gendered world. It falls into my absolute favorite category of middle grade book: character focused, heartwarming, all about self-discovery and coming-of-age. While it handles some difficult topics, it always feels safe and compassionate toward its characters. I loved the discussions of gender, performance, and identity—the readers are right there alongside Ana as she figures herself out and rethinks everything she thought she knew. I'm so glad that this book exists because I know it's going to mean a lot for so many young readers.
Originally posted on blog