Ana on the Edge

Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, doubts her ability to perform a princess-themed routine when she learns about it. She meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, and finds comfort in his boyish identity. As their friendship develops, Ana must decide whether to tell everyone the truth, risking her years of hard work and sacrifice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

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.

Ana-Marie Jin is a twelve-year-old figure skating champion who is not a fan of princesses. When she learns that the next season's program will be princess-themed, she doubts her abilities to perform well. However, Ana remains determined to train hard and create a stellar routine that will bring her national success.

One day, Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy who is new to the rink. Hayden mistakenly thinks that Ana is a boy, and Ana doesn't correct him. She finds comfort in pretending to be a boy when she's around Hayden, as it allows her to escape the expectations of being a princess.

As Ana's friendship with Hayden grows, she realizes that it's not easy to juggle two different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. She struggles with her gender identity and the pressure to perform well in figure skating. Ana knows that if she tells everyone the truth about being transgender, she may face discrimination and lose her chance at national success.

As the competition approaches, Ana must make a difficult decision. She knows that telling the truth about her identity is the right thing to do, but she also fears that it could ruin her career. Ana grapples with the idea of sacrificing her dreams for the sake of honesty and integrity.

In the end, Ana decides to come out as transgender to her family, friends, and the skating community. She receives support and encouragement from those around her, and she continues to train hard for the competition. Ana's performance in the competition is outstanding, and she wins the national title.

Through her journey, Ana learns that it's important to be true to oneself, even in the face of adversity. She also realizes that hard work, dedication, and perseverance can lead to success, regardless of one's gender identity or other challenges.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 133 x 192 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316458627