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
Here’s the text of the email, part 1/?
October 31, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Here’s the text of the email, part 1/?
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 🩵
And here's my favorite spread: a b'nai mitzvah ceremony for a nonbinary kid 🌈 ✡️
September 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
And here's my favorite spread: a b'nai mitzvah ceremony for a nonbinary kid 🌈 ✡️
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...
Dear Axel,
Welcome back (I’ve been a tad scared to attempt you for a minute but I’m thrilled you’re still hanging around after all this time we’ve spent apart).
Welcome back (I’ve been a tad scared to attempt you for a minute but I’m thrilled you’re still hanging around after all this time we’ve spent apart).
April 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Dear Axel,
Welcome back (I’ve been a tad scared to attempt you for a minute but I’m thrilled you’re still hanging around after all this time we’ve spent apart).
Welcome back (I’ve been a tad scared to attempt you for a minute but I’m thrilled you’re still hanging around after all this time we’ve spent apart).
Hi friends! @barnesandnoble.com is having a preorder sale where premium & rewards members can get 25% off all preordered books via their website with the code PREORDER25 from now through Friday 😀
This time around, I have three titles that are eligible.
This time around, I have three titles that are eligible.
April 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Hi friends! @barnesandnoble.com is having a preorder sale where premium & rewards members can get 25% off all preordered books via their website with the code PREORDER25 from now through Friday 😀
This time around, I have three titles that are eligible.
This time around, I have three titles that are eligible.
Anyway, hi. I’m Andrew, a nonbinary trans human who writes books and figure skates, plus loves cats and the only dog I’ve ever thus far had. I’m frustrated by how so many marginalized folks are being treated currently and now I’m signing off for Shabbat, l’hitraot v’Shabbat shalom, chevrai ✌️
April 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Anyway, hi. I’m Andrew, a nonbinary trans human who writes books and figure skates, plus loves cats and the only dog I’ve ever thus far had. I’m frustrated by how so many marginalized folks are being treated currently and now I’m signing off for Shabbat, l’hitraot v’Shabbat shalom, chevrai ✌️
Happy #TransDayofVisibility - I’m Andrew, an author who centers queer characters in my books, plus a lifelong figure skater, petter of cats, and new dog dad.
Also very tired because our community is still under attack. Keep an eye out for one another, friends. We’re all we’ve got 🩵🤍🩷
Also very tired because our community is still under attack. Keep an eye out for one another, friends. We’re all we’ve got 🩵🤍🩷
March 31, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Happy #TransDayofVisibility - I’m Andrew, an author who centers queer characters in my books, plus a lifelong figure skater, petter of cats, and new dog dad.
Also very tired because our community is still under attack. Keep an eye out for one another, friends. We’re all we’ve got 🩵🤍🩷
Also very tired because our community is still under attack. Keep an eye out for one another, friends. We’re all we’ve got 🩵🤍🩷
Trying to make a meal but you have pets
March 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Trying to make a meal but you have pets
Well if my flight is gonna get canceled because of the snowstorm, at least I get to enjoy watching the dog have the time of her life at home
February 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Well if my flight is gonna get canceled because of the snowstorm, at least I get to enjoy watching the dog have the time of her life at home
Trans peeps, QRP with a pic of yourself you love.
I love pics of myself with my pets and pics that are skating related - all things that bring me joy 😊
I love pics of myself with my pets and pics that are skating related - all things that bring me joy 😊
February 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Trans peeps, QRP with a pic of yourself you love.
I love pics of myself with my pets and pics that are skating related - all things that bring me joy 😊
I love pics of myself with my pets and pics that are skating related - all things that bring me joy 😊
I also got a chance to recommend Jewish books and authors I love, take that fascism!
February 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I also got a chance to recommend Jewish books and authors I love, take that fascism!
Happy Super Bowl Sunday from Noa, our very own remote control holder 🏈 🐕
February 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Happy Super Bowl Sunday from Noa, our very own remote control holder 🏈 🐕
Hey, hi, hello. My synchro team qualified for Nationals! 🙌
(We are skating to disco music this season 🪩 🕺)
(We are skating to disco music this season 🪩 🕺)
February 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Hey, hi, hello. My synchro team qualified for Nationals! 🙌
(We are skating to disco music this season 🪩 🕺)
(We are skating to disco music this season 🪩 🕺)
It’s that time of year again! 📚 🎉
Readers who are B&N premium & awards members can save 25% on three of my titles currently available for preorder: Athlete Is Agender (5/13), Just Shy of Ordinary (paperback - 7/29), and Shabbat Is … (9/2).
More details available in the B&N website.
Readers who are B&N premium & awards members can save 25% on three of my titles currently available for preorder: Athlete Is Agender (5/13), Just Shy of Ordinary (paperback - 7/29), and Shabbat Is … (9/2).
More details available in the B&N website.
February 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It’s that time of year again! 📚 🎉
Readers who are B&N premium & awards members can save 25% on three of my titles currently available for preorder: Athlete Is Agender (5/13), Just Shy of Ordinary (paperback - 7/29), and Shabbat Is … (9/2).
More details available in the B&N website.
Readers who are B&N premium & awards members can save 25% on three of my titles currently available for preorder: Athlete Is Agender (5/13), Just Shy of Ordinary (paperback - 7/29), and Shabbat Is … (9/2).
More details available in the B&N website.
My synchro team is skating to disco music this year and it’s so much fun. Yes, that’s me being a cheeseball in the front 😅
January 27, 2025 at 3:59 AM
My synchro team is skating to disco music this year and it’s so much fun. Yes, that’s me being a cheeseball in the front 😅
Synchro scenes (getting ready for Sectionals next week! ⛸️⛸️⛸️)
January 27, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Synchro scenes (getting ready for Sectionals next week! ⛸️⛸️⛸️)
Noa (and Moosey) hope you all have a wonderful Thursday 🫎
January 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Noa (and Moosey) hope you all have a wonderful Thursday 🫎
Missing my furry friends (and husband) while I’m training across the country for the Sectional championships but also grateful I get to skate with my wonderful team for one more season.
January 23, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Missing my furry friends (and husband) while I’m training across the country for the Sectional championships but also grateful I get to skate with my wonderful team for one more season.
Noa says happy Friday! (And also ‘pls say the command that lets me devour this biscuit’)
What’s everyone up to this weekend? I’m traveling to California to train with my synchro team before we compete at the Sectional Championships … should probably get myself packed at some point 😅
What’s everyone up to this weekend? I’m traveling to California to train with my synchro team before we compete at the Sectional Championships … should probably get myself packed at some point 😅
January 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Noa says happy Friday! (And also ‘pls say the command that lets me devour this biscuit’)
What’s everyone up to this weekend? I’m traveling to California to train with my synchro team before we compete at the Sectional Championships … should probably get myself packed at some point 😅
What’s everyone up to this weekend? I’m traveling to California to train with my synchro team before we compete at the Sectional Championships … should probably get myself packed at some point 😅
Cover reveal!
I’m thrilled to share the cover of my debut picture book, Shabbat Is …, which releases on 9/2/25 🥳 ✡️
It’s illustrated by Sydney Taylor Notable illustrator Noa Kelner, who has a delightfully colorful and warm art style 🎨
Preorder it here: bit.ly/PreorderShab...
I’m thrilled to share the cover of my debut picture book, Shabbat Is …, which releases on 9/2/25 🥳 ✡️
It’s illustrated by Sydney Taylor Notable illustrator Noa Kelner, who has a delightfully colorful and warm art style 🎨
Preorder it here: bit.ly/PreorderShab...
January 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Cover reveal!
I’m thrilled to share the cover of my debut picture book, Shabbat Is …, which releases on 9/2/25 🥳 ✡️
It’s illustrated by Sydney Taylor Notable illustrator Noa Kelner, who has a delightfully colorful and warm art style 🎨
Preorder it here: bit.ly/PreorderShab...
I’m thrilled to share the cover of my debut picture book, Shabbat Is …, which releases on 9/2/25 🥳 ✡️
It’s illustrated by Sydney Taylor Notable illustrator Noa Kelner, who has a delightfully colorful and warm art style 🎨
Preorder it here: bit.ly/PreorderShab...
I've been off socials & now can't get into my Tweeter/X acct without some sort of backup security whatsit (what did I miss 😅). No thanks, so I'm back on BlueSky - hi everyone! Will work on following back soon.
In the interim, here's a pic of my new pupper Noa who is loving with her first winter ❄️
In the interim, here's a pic of my new pupper Noa who is loving with her first winter ❄️
December 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM
I've been off socials & now can't get into my Tweeter/X acct without some sort of backup security whatsit (what did I miss 😅). No thanks, so I'm back on BlueSky - hi everyone! Will work on following back soon.
In the interim, here's a pic of my new pupper Noa who is loving with her first winter ❄️
In the interim, here's a pic of my new pupper Noa who is loving with her first winter ❄️
Bay Area friends - join me at my first-ever in-person CA book launch event!
When: Tues, January 30 at 7pm
Where: Mrs Dalloway's Books in Berkeley
With: @michaelleali.bsky.social
The event is free but you must register: bit.ly/ShyLaunchEvent
Preorder signed copies: bit.ly/PreOrderSign...
When: Tues, January 30 at 7pm
Where: Mrs Dalloway's Books in Berkeley
With: @michaelleali.bsky.social
The event is free but you must register: bit.ly/ShyLaunchEvent
Preorder signed copies: bit.ly/PreOrderSign...
January 22, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Bay Area friends - join me at my first-ever in-person CA book launch event!
When: Tues, January 30 at 7pm
Where: Mrs Dalloway's Books in Berkeley
With: @michaelleali.bsky.social
The event is free but you must register: bit.ly/ShyLaunchEvent
Preorder signed copies: bit.ly/PreOrderSign...
When: Tues, January 30 at 7pm
Where: Mrs Dalloway's Books in Berkeley
With: @michaelleali.bsky.social
The event is free but you must register: bit.ly/ShyLaunchEvent
Preorder signed copies: bit.ly/PreOrderSign...
I had a lovely time connecting with librarians, educators, and other authors at #NCTE23 last weekend in Columbus, OH. It’s always so encouraging to see folks advocating for representation and the right to read in person.
November 21, 2023 at 8:43 PM
I had a lovely time connecting with librarians, educators, and other authors at #NCTE23 last weekend in Columbus, OH. It’s always so encouraging to see folks advocating for representation and the right to read in person.