Description
Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning U.S. Juvenile figure skating champion, isn't a frilly-dress kind of kid. When Ana learns that next season's program will be princess themed, doubt sets in. She tries to focus on training and putting together a routine worthy of national success.
When Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, the princess program and questions of gender identity take center stage. When Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana doesn't correct him and finds comfort in that boyish identity around him. As their friendship grows, Ana realizes how difficult it is to juggle two identities on the same sheet of ice. With a major competition approaching, she must decide whether telling the truth is worth risking years of hard work and sacrifice.
Perfect for fans of George and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, this is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world.