Real life
The Art of Being Normal
Author Lisa Williamson
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Story
David has always been an outsider. Leo is trying to be invisible. Both have secrets. When Leo stands up for David in a fight they become friends. As their secrets start to leak out they discover that they have more in common than they think, and they face challenges that redefine what it truly means to be ‘normal’.
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Why we chose it
This was the story chosen by our Young Producers, a group of teenagers who designed the immersive space in The Enchanted Library.
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What a young producer said
The message [of the book] is important because it promotes body confidence, diversity, inclusion and the author explores things important to teens. (Annoushka, age 14)
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First published
2015, David Fickling Books