Spinning
Tillie Walden, illustrated by Tillie Walden
In this graphic-novel memoir, eleven-year-old Tillie moves from New Jersey to Austin, Texas and adjusts to new coaches, teammates, and routines. A competitive solo and synchronized figure skater, she practices before dawn and attends demanding weekend competitions. Tillie begins a relationship with another girl and chooses when to come out to friends, relatives, and mentors after her mother learns about it. She also faces persistent bullying at school and realizes that winning does not mean she enjoys skating.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
