Tree Musketeers Now on Audiobook
Very excited to announce the release of Tree Musketeers as an audiobook. Click here to give it a listen!
New Picture book on the way: The Big Question
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve signed a contract with Groundwood Books for a picture book titled, THE BIG QUESTION. It’s about a young student’s first day at his new school and he just knows it’s going to be the worst day ever. But a couple of small acts of kindness turn his whole world …
Interview on I value Canadian Stories
Listen to the interview here. I was happy to be interviewed for I Value Canadian Stories, a podcast focused on Canadian children’s and young adult authors. Listen to hear about my writing life, and what inspired my newest book Tree Musketeers.
Quill And Quire Reviews Tree Musketeers
Read the article on Quill and Quire “Charles takes us on Jeanie’s emotionally authentic journey in this well-paced novel. Free from contemporary technological and pop-culture references, the story offers the timeless experience of trying to fit in and yearning to belong. Jeanie’s inner monologue stays true to middle-grade anxieties and readers will relate to her …
Runner In North Shore news
Harry Jerome runs into YA novel territory Read Jeremy Shepherd’s article on my biographical novel on Harry Jerome, a track and field sprinter who faced many obstacles in his life. But he overcame them and win a bronze medal in the 1964 olympic games, as well as set seven world records over his career. Learn …
ABC Book World
Norma Charles on ABC Book World Learn about how my journey from Manitoba to British Columbia when I was young inspired my Sophie Alias Star Girl Adventure series. Read how I got started as an author of children’s books after being inspired by my four children and my job as a teacher.