Spinning

(W/A) Tillie Walden. A debut coming-of-age graphic novel about competitive figure skating* the growing pains of becoming a teen* exploring sexual identity* and finding a new dream. Figure skating was Tillie Walden's life. She woke before dawn for morning lessons* went straight to group practice after school* and spent weekends competing in glitter and tights. It was a central piece of her identity* her safe haven from the stress of school* bullies* and family. But as Tillie's interests evolve* from her growing passion for art to a first love realized with a new girlfriend* she begins to question how the close-minded world of figure skating fits in. Poignant and captivating* this powerful graphic memoir captures what it's like to come of age* come out* and come to terms with leaving behind everything you used to know.