Blackout
- 276pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
Tiffany D. Jackson è un'autrice le cui opere spesso approfondiscono le complessità dell'adolescenza e le problematiche sociali attraverso narrazioni avvincenti. Il suo stile è caratterizzato da acute intuizioni sulla psicologia dei personaggi e da un ritmo narrativo serrato che immerge il lettore. Jackson affronta magistralmente temi di identità, famiglia e giustizia, lasciando un impatto profondo sul suo pubblico. I suoi contributi sono celebrati per la loro autenticità e la loro capacità di stimolare conversazioni importanti.







Now he's dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted.Never have I read a story that so flawlessly hits the highest high and lowest low notes of Black girlhood in pursuit of the American Dream. -Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Jackpot
With the help of Steph's younger sister Jasmine, they come up with a plan to promote Steph's music under a new rap name: the Architect.
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER INDIE BESTSELLER JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION KIDS' INDIE NEXT LIST PICK NPR BEST PICK KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR. Tiffany D. Jackson's gripping YA novel delves into America's history of racism through the lens of a biracial teenager during her Georgia high school's first integrated prom. In the aftermath of prom night, the townspeople's unanimous accusation falls on Maddy, an outcast at Springville High, who has long been the target of bullying. Maddy has been passing for white her entire life, a secret enforced by her strict white father, Thomas Washington. When a viral video exposes the school's racist undercurrents, student leaders propose an integrated prom to showcase unity. The popular white class president persuades her Black quarterback boyfriend to invite Maddy, prompting her to ponder the possibility of a normal life. However, some classmates remain intent on tormenting her, unaware that Maddy harbors another dangerous secret—one that could lead to devastating consequences for them all.
From the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly, Tiffany D. Jackson, comes a gripping new novel perfect for fans of E. Lockhart and Gillian Flynn about the mystery of one teenage girl’s disappearance and the traumatic effects of the truth.Monday Charles is missing, and only Claudia seems to notice. Claudia and Monday have always been inseparable—more sisters than friends. So when Monday doesn’t turn up for the first day of school, Claudia’s worried.When she doesn’t show for the second day, or second week, Claudia knows that something is wrong. Monday wouldn’t just leave her to endure tests and bullies alone. Not after last year’s rumors and not with her grades on the line. Now Claudia needs her best—and only—friend more than ever. But Monday’s mother refuses to give Claudia a straight answer, and Monday’s sister April is even less help.As Claudia digs deeper into her friend’s disappearance, she discovers that no one seems to remember the last time they saw Monday. How can a teenage girl just vanish without anyone noticing that she’s gone?
4 starred reviews!Orange Is the New Black meets Walter Dean Myer's Monster in this gritty, twisty, and haunting debut by Tiffany D.
Before she was the super hero Storm of Marvel's X-Men, she was Ororo of Cairo-a teenaged thief on the streets of Egypt, until her growing powers catch the eye of a villain who steals people's souls. An epic origin story that will blow you away, from the New York Times bestselling author of Monday's Not Coming. Few can weather the storm. As a thie[Bokinfo].
A little girl's belief in Santa is restored in this ode to the magic of Christmas. This is a holiday gift readers will treasure for years to come! It's two weeks before Christmas, and Deja is worried that Santa might not be able to visit her--after all, as a city kid, she doesn't have a chimney for him to come down and none of the parking spots on her block could fit a sleigh, let alone eight reindeer! But with a little help from her family, community, and Santa himself, Deja discovers that the Christmas spirit is alive and well in her city. With bold, colorful illustrations that capture the joy of the holidays, this picture book from award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson and illustrator Reggie Brown is not to be missed.
And secrets always find their way through the cracks.* An Amazon Best Book of the Month * Parade's Best YA Books of the Year * Indigo Best Books of the Year * SLJ Best Books of the Year * Kirkus Best Books of the Year * A YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Book of the Year *
Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of interwoven narratives, Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance--by the same unbeatable team of authors who wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout! As the city grinds to a halt, twelve teens band together to help a friend pull off the most epic apology of her life. But will they be able to make it happen, in spite of the storm? No one is prepared for this whiteout. But then, we can't always prepare for the magical moments that change everything. From the bestselling, award-winning, all-star authors who brought us Blackout--Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon--comes another novel of Black teen love, each relationship within as unique and sparkling as Southern snowflakes.