Skating on Mars

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Call Number: Y Fiction / Huntoon, Caroline, Kids Book / Fiction / Sports / Huntoon, Caroline
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Traverwood Branch, Westgate Branch

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	Y Fiction / Huntoon, Caroline	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	Y Fiction / Huntoon, Caroline	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Sports / Huntoon, Caroline	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Sports / Huntoon, Caroline	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Sports / Huntoon, Caroline	4-week checkout	Due 05-23-2024
Westgate Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Sports / Huntoon, Caroline	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Pittsfield Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Sports / Huntoon, Caroline	4-week checkout	Due 05-19-2024

Still coping with the death of their father, twelve-year-old Mars tries to figure out their place on and off the rink as they navigate being nonbinary in a traditionally gendered sport.

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Absolutely charming submitted by Helengio on June 10, 2023, 5:25pm This is a wonderful middle grade novel including such incredibly important themes of gender identity, sport, friendship, and loss (with plenty of humor). I loved it and hope the main character succeeds at everything they do. You go, Mars!

Mars Rocks! submitted by shbook on June 14, 2023, 10:56am An amazing middle grade novel by a local author that manages to be full of both struggle and joy! Confident, powerful figure skater Mars can't help but be frustrated that competitions in the sport she loves are divided into boys and girls, and they're not sure they fit in either category. And Mars is also trying to figure out their place in the skating world now that their father, their lifelong cheerleader, has passed away. What stands out is the joy and power that Mars feels when skating, and the way that they challenge the norms of a sport they love. A cool relationship with their big sister is a bonus!