So, when Ana learns that next season’s program will be princess themed, doubt forms fast. Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. Sassįor fans of George and Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World, a heartfelt coming of age story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world. With so much on the line-truth, identity, acceptance, and the life of an adorable pup named Chewbarka-will Ash and Daniel forever feel at war with themselves because they don’t fit into the world’s binaries? Or will their friendship help them embrace the beauty of living in between?īuy it: Bookshop | Amazon | IndieBound Ana on the Edge by A.J. what happens when he finds out there’s more to Ash’s story? When they start catching feelings for each other, however, things go from cute to complicated. The two bond over their four-legged secret. So when Daniel’s big heart leads him to rescue a dog that’s about to be euthanized, he’s relieved to find Ash willing to help. He can’t help the way he is, and he sure wishes someone would accept him for it. He’s been told he’s overly sensitive more times than he can count. Daniel lacks control too-of his emotions. Some days Ash is undoubtedly girl, but other times, 100 percent guy. For someone who cycles through genders, it’s a daily struggle to feel in control of how people perceive you. Personal and whimsical, Manka Kasha’s debut picture book is a beautiful story about understanding your anxiety and finding the courage to face it.īuy It: Bookshop | Amazon | Indiebound Middle Grade Both Can Be True by Jules MachiasĪsh is no stranger to feeling like an outcast.
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