The Art of Being Normal

The Art of Being Normal is a story about two transgender teens who figure out how to navigate life with help from each other, from the award-winning author, Lisa Williamson.

Two outsiders. Two secrets. David Piper has always been an outsider. His parents think he's gay. The school bully thinks he's a freak. Only his two best friends know the real truth - David wants to be a girl. On the first day at his new school Leo Denton has one goal - to be invisible. Attracting the attention of the most beautiful girl in Year 11 is definitely not part of that plan. When Leo stands up for David in a fight, an unlikely friendship forms. But things are about to get messy. Because at Eden Park School secrets have a funny habit of not staying secret for long...

'A sensational, heart-warming and life-affirming debut. Lisa Williamson writes witty, charming characters you can't help but root for.'
Juno Dawson, author of Wonderland

'A life-changing and life-saving book.'
Phillip Pullman, award winning author of His Dark Materials series

'Impressive and affecting.'
The Guardian

'Passionate and gripping ... a powerful tale of a transgender teenager's struggle with identity.'
The Telegraph