Book Resume

for Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes by Nora Shalaway Carpenter and Rocky Callen

Professional book information and credentials for Ab(solutely) Normal.

2 Book Awards
Selected for 3 State/Province Lists

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Grade Levels:*
Grades 7-12
Lexile Level:
690L

Cultural Experience:
Disability
Genre:
Drama
Poetry
Realistic Fiction
Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published:
2023

17 Subject Headings

The following 17 subject headings were determined by the U.S. Library of Congress and the Book Industry Study Group (BISAC) to reveal themes from the content of this book (Ab(solutely) Normal).

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2 Book Awards & Distinctions

Ab(solutely) Normal was recognized by committees of professional librarians and educators for the following book awards and distinctions.

Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2024, Selection, 2024

Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024, Selection, 2024

3 Selections for State & Provincial Recommended Reading Lists

Ab(solutely) Normal was selected by educational and library professionals to be included on the following state/provincial reading lists.

United States Lists (3)

California

Texas

Tayshas Reading List, 2024, for Grades 9-12

Primary Source Statement on Creating Ab(solutely) Normal

Nora Shalaway Carpenter and Rocky Callen on creating Ab(solutely) Normal:

This primary source recording with Nora Shalaway Carpenter was created to provide readers insights directly from the book's creator into the backstory and making of this book.

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Citation: Carpenter, Nora Shalaway and Callen, Rocky. "Meet-the-Author Recording | Ab(solutely) Normal." TeachingBooks, https://library.teachingbooks.net/bookResume/t/87568. Accessed 02 February, 2025.

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