Norma Clarke
Literary critic and reviewer who discusses Mark Haddon's memoir Leaving Home, providing an assessment of its themes, style, and impact.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 49min
Escape Artists
Norma Clarke, literary critic, gives a brief take on Mark Haddon's illustrated memoir, noting its playful design and hard childhood. Christy Edwall, writer and reviewer, highlights three books about building libraries, nurturing young readers, and adventurous reading practices. They discuss book order, serendipity, classroom reading, and how confronting unfamiliar books sharpens curiosity.
