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* "A heartwarming and inviting book about finding self that hits at the ever-changing (and challenging) world of middle school. Recommended for all middle grade shelves.
— SLJ, starred review
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* "Sass' sophomore novel shines in its nuanced characterizations, subversion of stereotypes, and world that celebrates autism for the joy it brings Ellen when they are happily flapping. A tender, sweet coming-of-age story.
— Booklist, starred review
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The story’s beautiful locales and scavenger hunt puzzles frame a heartwarming story about a transitional period in life, conveyed alongside an affirming, incidental portrayal of Ellen’s experiences.
— Publishers Weekly
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The amazing-to-imagine school trip provides an appealing backdrop, but it is the story’s interpersonal aspects that are especially welcome.
— The Horn Book
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Heartfelt, nuanced and engaging, Ana on the Edge is both an insider's look at the world of competitive figure skating and a sensitive exploration of the protagonist's nonbinary identity. Highly recommended.
— Barbara Dee, award-winning author of Maybe He Just Likes You and My Life in the Fish Tank
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A lovely, necessary story of self-discovery and friendship.
— Ashley Herring Blake, author of Stonewall Honor book Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World
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Ana on the Edge is a poignant exploration of the importance of being seen for who you are. Ana will glide into your heart and open your mind to the richness of the full gender spectrum.
— Ami Polonsky, award-winning author of Gracefully Grayson and Spin With Me
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Sass's gorgeous debut fills a much needed void on LGBTQ+ middle grade shelves.
— Nicole Melleby, award-winning author of Hurricane Season
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* "Sass masterfully balances Ana's passion for competitive figure skating with her journey to coming out...sensitive and realistic.
— Booklist, starred review
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Sass renders scenes on and off the ice with vivid descriptions, and writes nuanced, layered portrayals of characters.
— Publishers Weekly
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The tone of the story remains hopeful as [Ana] works toward a new understanding of herself. The personal connection of the author, himself a figure skater who identifies as nonbinary, to the story is evident within its pages in both the nuances of figure skating and Ana's interrogation of gender.
— The Horn Book
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Vulnerable and affirming.
— Kirkus Reviews