Spinning

It was the same every morning. Wake up, grab the ice skates, and head to the rink while the world was still dark.

Weekends were spent in glitter and tights at competitions. Perform. Smile. And do it again.

She was good. She won. And she hated it.

Ignatz Award winner Tillie Walden’s poignant 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.