Preston Norton

Preston Norton is an American author of young adult fiction.

Biography Norton is bisexual and "slightly genderqueer." His partner's name is Erin.

Kirkus Reviews wrote, "Teens who enjoy snarky commentary on high school life may be satisfied with these shortcuts, but Norton doesn't open any new doors to the high school universe."

In 2019, the American Library Association included Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe in the top ten of its "Best Fiction for Young Adults" list.

Censorship In August 2022, Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe was listed among 52 books banned by the Alpine School District following the implementation of Utah law H.B. 374, “Sensitive Materials In Schools." Forty-two percent of removed books “feature LBGTQ+ characters and or themes.”

Publications

The Lost Son with Tamra Torero (2012) Blüd and Magick (2013) Demonica (2014) Marrow (2015) Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe (2018) Where I End and You Begin (2019) Hopepunk (2022) The House on Yeet Street (2024)