Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes
School year: Lower 6th, Year 10, Year 11
No. of pages 336
Published: 2023
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"Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes" by Rocky Callen is a collection of poignant and thought-provoking short stories that challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. Each story features diverse characters who navigate their unique struggles, highlighting the complexities of mental health experiences. Through vivid storytelling and relatable scenarios, the book aims to inspire empathy and understanding, showcasing that mental health issues can affect anyone, regardless of their background. Callen's writing is both uplifting and raw, encouraging readers to embrace their own stories and foster a more open conversation about mental well-being. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.
There are 336 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2023 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .