Books Like Spinning
Families who loved Spinning by Tillie Walden often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Spinning by Tillie Walden often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the quiet burden of outgrowing a lifelong hobby or is searching for the words to define their identity. Spinning is a hauntingly beautiful graphic memoir that follows Tillie Walden's decade in the high-pressure world of competitive figure skating. It captures the exact moment a childhood passion turns into a chore and explores the courage required to walk away and find one's own voice through art and first love. While it navigates the loneliness of being a closeted teen in a rigid sports culture, it serves as a powerful mirror for any young person feeling the weight of expectation. Parents should be aware that it touches on heavy themes including sexual assault and bullying, making it a better fit for older teens ready for mature, realistic storytelling.
