Books by Nora Shalaway Carpenter

Nora Shalaway Carpenter writes middle grade and young adult for ages 12–18, exploring themes of school life, friendship & social, being different.

Standalone Books

The Edge of Anything

Nora Shalaway Carpenter

A loner photographer and a sidelined athlete form a bond in the North Carolina mountains, helping each other face deep s

Ages 14–18

Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes

Nora Shalaway Carpenter, Rocky Callen

For the teen who feels defined by their mental health struggles and needs to see that a diagnosis is only one part of a

Ages 14–18

Cross My Heart and Never Lie

Nora Shalaway Carpenter

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a secret and the shifting landscape of a friendship when a best friend m

Ages 12–17