A. J. Sass
@sassinsf.com
Award-winning author, figure skater, & typewriter tinkerer
⛸️ Ana on the Edge
✈️ Ellen Outside the Lines
⛺️ Camp QUILTBAG
📚 Just Shy of Ordinary
✡️ Shabbat Is ...
rep: @thejordache.bsky.social | https://linktr.ee/matokah | 📍SF + VT
⛸️ Ana on the Edge
✈️ Ellen Outside the Lines
⛺️ Camp QUILTBAG
📚 Just Shy of Ordinary
✡️ Shabbat Is ...
rep: @thejordache.bsky.social | https://linktr.ee/matokah | 📍SF + VT
Pinned
A. J. Sass
@sassinsf.com
· Sep 2
My debut picture book, SHABBAT IS ..., releases today 😊
Available where all books are sold. And here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/a-j-s...
Available where all books are sold. And here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/a-j-s...
Reposted by A. J. Sass
made a simple yet quick fan-art drawing of Millie from Just Shy of Ordinary (ㆁωㆁ)
author of the book; @sassinsf.com
#justshyofordinary #fanart #bookfanart
author of the book; @sassinsf.com
#justshyofordinary #fanart #bookfanart
November 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
made a simple yet quick fan-art drawing of Millie from Just Shy of Ordinary (ㆁωㆁ)
author of the book; @sassinsf.com
#justshyofordinary #fanart #bookfanart
author of the book; @sassinsf.com
#justshyofordinary #fanart #bookfanart
Ughhh. So, what, this means the passport I paid for is unusable AGAIN?
BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to enforce its discriminatory passport policy while our lawsuit makes its way through the courts.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
November 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Ughhh. So, what, this means the passport I paid for is unusable AGAIN?
I thought when I wrote Ana on the Edge, we wouldn’t still be talking about trans folks’ place in sports half a decade later. Yet here we are.
This is such a disappointing decision, to restrict those competing in women’s skating events by the sex on their original birth certificate.
This is such a disappointing decision, to restrict those competing in women’s skating events by the sex on their original birth certificate.
This fucking sucks! I did find a place in this community and now I will be excluded from participating as myself. Really, really sad. The ice has been a place I go to clear my mind and that has been robbed from me.
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I thought when I wrote Ana on the Edge, we wouldn’t still be talking about trans folks’ place in sports half a decade later. Yet here we are.
This is such a disappointing decision, to restrict those competing in women’s skating events by the sex on their original birth certificate.
This is such a disappointing decision, to restrict those competing in women’s skating events by the sex on their original birth certificate.
Reposted by A. J. Sass
I actually love hearing other languages. There are so many of them and they’re beautiful.
Getting mad about it is a skill issue. And to be clear, that skill is empathy.
Getting mad about it is a skill issue. And to be clear, that skill is empathy.
October 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I actually love hearing other languages. There are so many of them and they’re beautiful.
Getting mad about it is a skill issue. And to be clear, that skill is empathy.
Getting mad about it is a skill issue. And to be clear, that skill is empathy.
Reposted by A. J. Sass
Again, there is nothing controversial in @sassinsf.com's MG books! Just positive representation of queer kids!
QUEER KIDS ARE NOT CONTROVERSIAL OR POLITICAL.
This list includes so many award winning books, as well as things like Elmo teaching kids about Covid. ABSURD.
Ashamed of my home state.
QUEER KIDS ARE NOT CONTROVERSIAL OR POLITICAL.
This list includes so many award winning books, as well as things like Elmo teaching kids about Covid. ABSURD.
Ashamed of my home state.
Cool cool cool, I guess it had to happen sometime.
My book Just Shy of Ordinary has been slated for removal (aka is being banned) from a Texas library, along with other titles centering diverse characters.
Not surprising, just disappointing.
My book Just Shy of Ordinary has been slated for removal (aka is being banned) from a Texas library, along with other titles centering diverse characters.
Not surprising, just disappointing.
47 books removed. From a Texas public library. “Weeded.” Targeted for removal based on ideological complaints. So not “weeded.” Censored. Banned.
October 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Again, there is nothing controversial in @sassinsf.com's MG books! Just positive representation of queer kids!
QUEER KIDS ARE NOT CONTROVERSIAL OR POLITICAL.
This list includes so many award winning books, as well as things like Elmo teaching kids about Covid. ABSURD.
Ashamed of my home state.
QUEER KIDS ARE NOT CONTROVERSIAL OR POLITICAL.
This list includes so many award winning books, as well as things like Elmo teaching kids about Covid. ABSURD.
Ashamed of my home state.
⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
“iT’s nOt a BoOk BaN bEcaUse YoU cAn GeT iT fRoM thE pUbLiC LiBraRy!”
So what is it called when you can no longer get from in the public library? 🤔
victoriaadvocate.com/2025/10/23/1...
So what is it called when you can no longer get from in the public library? 🤔
victoriaadvocate.com/2025/10/23/1...
Request Sparks Book Removals at Victoria Public Library - The Victoria Advocate
The Victoria Public Library removed a large number of books from a list provided by the VPBC following the organization’s request.
victoriaadvocate.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:29 AM
⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
Cool cool cool, I guess it had to happen sometime.
My book Just Shy of Ordinary has been slated for removal (aka is being banned) from a Texas library, along with other titles centering diverse characters.
Not surprising, just disappointing.
My book Just Shy of Ordinary has been slated for removal (aka is being banned) from a Texas library, along with other titles centering diverse characters.
Not surprising, just disappointing.
47 books removed. From a Texas public library. “Weeded.” Targeted for removal based on ideological complaints. So not “weeded.” Censored. Banned.
October 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Cool cool cool, I guess it had to happen sometime.
My book Just Shy of Ordinary has been slated for removal (aka is being banned) from a Texas library, along with other titles centering diverse characters.
Not surprising, just disappointing.
My book Just Shy of Ordinary has been slated for removal (aka is being banned) from a Texas library, along with other titles centering diverse characters.
Not surprising, just disappointing.
Congrats, Lanaisha! 🥳
✨ Announcement! ✨
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve joined forces @thejordache.bsky.social (Jordan Hamessley) at JABberwocky for literary representation!
Jordan has been incredible to work with, and I can’t wait to bring our long list of projects to life together. 💫 More soon!
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve joined forces @thejordache.bsky.social (Jordan Hamessley) at JABberwocky for literary representation!
Jordan has been incredible to work with, and I can’t wait to bring our long list of projects to life together. 💫 More soon!
October 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Congrats, Lanaisha! 🥳
On a happier note, Ana on the Edge made me a published author 5 years ago today.
No matter how many places it gets challenged or banned, it’s still finding the readers who need it, and I have so many teachers, educators, parents, etc to thank for that 🩵
No matter how many places it gets challenged or banned, it’s still finding the readers who need it, and I have so many teachers, educators, parents, etc to thank for that 🩵
October 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
On a happier note, Ana on the Edge made me a published author 5 years ago today.
No matter how many places it gets challenged or banned, it’s still finding the readers who need it, and I have so many teachers, educators, parents, etc to thank for that 🩵
No matter how many places it gets challenged or banned, it’s still finding the readers who need it, and I have so many teachers, educators, parents, etc to thank for that 🩵
Reposted by A. J. Sass
👇Quote from ANA ON THE EDGE by @sassinsf.com. This book should not be banned.
sassinsf.com/books/ana-on...
sassinsf.com/books/ana-on...
October 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
👇Quote from ANA ON THE EDGE by @sassinsf.com. This book should not be banned.
sassinsf.com/books/ana-on...
sassinsf.com/books/ana-on...
Reposted by A. J. Sass
I must point out that @sassinsf.com's author's note at the end of ANA ON THE EDGE is worth the read and masterfully discusses the nuances of gender identity.
I've given that book to multiple adults who have questions about trans kids' experiences specifically so they can read that author's note.
I've given that book to multiple adults who have questions about trans kids' experiences specifically so they can read that author's note.
There is nothing remotely "controversial" in @sassinsf.com's ANA ON THE EDGE. Just a 12yo navigating the world of competitive ice skating and exploring gender. It's a beautiful read. I'm proud to have worked with A.J. on it. Horrific that a teacher would be put on leave simply for shelving the book.
Federal judge dismisses Ohio teacher’s lawsuit over LGBTQ+ classroom books | WCMH buff.ly/aJCOcCj
October 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I must point out that @sassinsf.com's author's note at the end of ANA ON THE EDGE is worth the read and masterfully discusses the nuances of gender identity.
I've given that book to multiple adults who have questions about trans kids' experiences specifically so they can read that author's note.
I've given that book to multiple adults who have questions about trans kids' experiences specifically so they can read that author's note.
Reposted by A. J. Sass
There is nothing remotely "controversial" in @sassinsf.com's ANA ON THE EDGE. Just a 12yo navigating the world of competitive ice skating and exploring gender. It's a beautiful read. I'm proud to have worked with A.J. on it. Horrific that a teacher would be put on leave simply for shelving the book.
Federal judge dismisses Ohio teacher’s lawsuit over LGBTQ+ classroom books | WCMH buff.ly/aJCOcCj
October 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
There is nothing remotely "controversial" in @sassinsf.com's ANA ON THE EDGE. Just a 12yo navigating the world of competitive ice skating and exploring gender. It's a beautiful read. I'm proud to have worked with A.J. on it. Horrific that a teacher would be put on leave simply for shelving the book.
Reposted by A. J. Sass
I've read two of the books in this case, @sassinsf.com's ANA ON THE EDGE and @kylelukoff.bsky.social's TOO BRIGHT TO SEE, and they are so, so good. Some kids will really relate to them, and other kids will learn what it's like to be a person like the character in the book. All good. Right?
Federal judge dismisses Ohio teacher’s lawsuit over LGBTQ+ classroom books | WCMH buff.ly/aJCOcCj
October 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I've read two of the books in this case, @sassinsf.com's ANA ON THE EDGE and @kylelukoff.bsky.social's TOO BRIGHT TO SEE, and they are so, so good. Some kids will really relate to them, and other kids will learn what it's like to be a person like the character in the book. All good. Right?
Ana on the Edge is about a 12 year old ice skater navigating being nonbinary in a gendered sport. The fact that it's considered controversial enough to reprimand and put a teacher on leave over simply having it in her classroom library is incomprehensible to me.
Federal judge dismisses Ohio teacher’s lawsuit over LGBTQ+ classroom books | WCMH buff.ly/aJCOcCj
October 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Ana on the Edge is about a 12 year old ice skater navigating being nonbinary in a gendered sport. The fact that it's considered controversial enough to reprimand and put a teacher on leave over simply having it in her classroom library is incomprehensible to me.
Come join @toddparr.bsky.social and me tomorrow to acknowledge the impact banned books have on our community while celebrating love, identity, and the profound importance of inclusive stories.
Thursday, 10/9 @ 5 PM ET: @toddparr.bsky.social and @sassinsf.com on celebrating Love, Identity, and Community
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdHW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdHW...
Celebrating Love, Identity, and Community with Todd Parr and A.J. Sass
YouTube video by EveryLibrary
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Come join @toddparr.bsky.social and me tomorrow to acknowledge the impact banned books have on our community while celebrating love, identity, and the profound importance of inclusive stories.
Reposted by A. J. Sass
October 5-11 is Banned Books Week, an opportunity to resist censorship and celebrate the freedom to read. Tune in to panels with LBYR authors @katherinelocke.bsky.social, @toddparr.bsky.social, and @sassinsf.com for @everylibrary.bsky.social's virtual Banned Books Week Festival. 🧵
October 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
October 5-11 is Banned Books Week, an opportunity to resist censorship and celebrate the freedom to read. Tune in to panels with LBYR authors @katherinelocke.bsky.social, @toddparr.bsky.social, and @sassinsf.com for @everylibrary.bsky.social's virtual Banned Books Week Festival. 🧵
Reposted by A. J. Sass
Smiling big because I’m finally holding my friend @sassinsf.com’s BEAUTIFUL picture book SHABBAT IS! So proud to add this to our home library alongside his incredible middle grade books. Welcome to the PB club, Andrew, and congratulations!!! ❤️ #kidlit #booksky
October 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Smiling big because I’m finally holding my friend @sassinsf.com’s BEAUTIFUL picture book SHABBAT IS! So proud to add this to our home library alongside his incredible middle grade books. Welcome to the PB club, Andrew, and congratulations!!! ❤️ #kidlit #booksky
Look, I'll take my joy where I can find it these days
Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown
The godfather of evidence-based medicine on rejecting anti-trans "misuse" of his work.
www.motherjones.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Look, I'll take my joy where I can find it these days
Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Sonya's illustrations are STUNNING. Go make friends with her so you can say "I knew her when" 😁
I’ve left X and I’m hoping to build more connections here on Bluesky.
I’m Sonya, an author and illustrator represented by JABberwocky Agency. I’d love to connect with more writers and illustrators.
Let’s be friends! 🙃🌼🫣
#WriteStuff #KidLitArt
I’m Sonya, an author and illustrator represented by JABberwocky Agency. I’d love to connect with more writers and illustrators.
Let’s be friends! 🙃🌼🫣
#WriteStuff #KidLitArt
a group of people peeking out of a door
ALT: a group of people peeking out of a door
media.tenor.com
September 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Sonya's illustrations are STUNNING. Go make friends with her so you can say "I knew her when" 😁
My debut picture book, SHABBAT IS ..., releases today 😊
Available where all books are sold. And here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/a-j-s...
Available where all books are sold. And here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/a-j-s...
September 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
My debut picture book, SHABBAT IS ..., releases today 😊
Available where all books are sold. And here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/a-j-s...
Available where all books are sold. And here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/a-j-s...
What in the utterly petty hell is this nonsense, Florida 😒
1. The situation in Florida is growing more tense with the erasure of Pride crosswalks.
After state officials painted over the Pulse Memorial sidewalk in Orlando, Florida Citizens painted them back.
Now the state has sent 7 squad cars to stare at the crosswalk.
Subscribe to support our journalism
After state officials painted over the Pulse Memorial sidewalk in Orlando, Florida Citizens painted them back.
Now the state has sent 7 squad cars to stare at the crosswalk.
Subscribe to support our journalism
Florida Deploys Police To Stare At Crosswalks, Stop Them From Being Painted Rainbow Colors
The move comes after citizens repainted the Pulse memorial sidewalk in Pride colors.
www.erininthemorning.com
August 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What in the utterly petty hell is this nonsense, Florida 😒
Reposted by A. J. Sass
Found this gem on the shelf at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills. One of my favorite MG writers and this book is so much fun! @sassinsf.com #middlegradereads #shelfie #shelfiemonday
July 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Found this gem on the shelf at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills. One of my favorite MG writers and this book is so much fun! @sassinsf.com #middlegradereads #shelfie #shelfiemonday
Reposted by A. J. Sass
@sassinsf.com Congrats! Your book Ellen Outside the Lines has been selected as a 2025-26 Oregon Battle of the Books selection. OBOB has over 30K participants annually, with 750 schools fielding 8,000 teams of students. We're excited to share your book with Oregon readers!
July 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
@sassinsf.com Congrats! Your book Ellen Outside the Lines has been selected as a 2025-26 Oregon Battle of the Books selection. OBOB has over 30K participants annually, with 750 schools fielding 8,000 teams of students. We're excited to share your book with Oregon readers!
Guess who's going back to the passport office tomorrow yet again. Someone light a candle for me or something, I am literally leaving on a trip on Friday and I want this nonsense done with 🕯️
State department guidance is now up for transgender people who want to change their gender marker on their passports.
Your window opens NOW to make it happen, with some caveats: data will be collected on changes.
EITM was the first media outlet to report this breaking development for trans people.
Your window opens NOW to make it happen, with some caveats: data will be collected on changes.
EITM was the first media outlet to report this breaking development for trans people.
July 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Guess who's going back to the passport office tomorrow yet again. Someone light a candle for me or something, I am literally leaving on a trip on Friday and I want this nonsense done with 🕯️
Oh hey look, I'm in this one 🙃 (subtly - I'm the declarant from Vermont)
If you don't think it's a big deal that the government is refusing to issue me a passport that matches all my other legal identity docs, a reminder that some of us travel internationally for work or other reasons and now can't
If you don't think it's a big deal that the government is refusing to issue me a passport that matches all my other legal identity docs, a reminder that some of us travel internationally for work or other reasons and now can't
1. A government official has informed us that the Trump administration is likely intentionally not complying with a trans passport ruling in an Erin In The Morning exclusive.
One person was told, "We don't answer to courts."
Subscribe to support our journalism.
One person was told, "We don't answer to courts."
Subscribe to support our journalism.
“We Don’t Answer To Courts”: Trump Admin Refuses Compliance With Trans Passport Court Order
A government source indicates that they believe the administration is intentionally delaying compliance with a ruling allowing trans people to change their passports.
www.erininthemorning.com
June 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Oh hey look, I'm in this one 🙃 (subtly - I'm the declarant from Vermont)
If you don't think it's a big deal that the government is refusing to issue me a passport that matches all my other legal identity docs, a reminder that some of us travel internationally for work or other reasons and now can't
If you don't think it's a big deal that the government is refusing to issue me a passport that matches all my other legal identity docs, a reminder that some of us travel internationally for work or other reasons and now can't