Blackout Book Club Guide

With twelve in-depth questions and seven creative exercises, this Book Club Guide is the must-have accessory to help you dive into Blackout. Perfect for classrooms, book clubs, or creative writing sessions.

The irresistible blockbuster YA romance of the summer, by six of the biggest voices in YA, as featured on ITV News.

‘Six top authors, including Angie Thomas who wrote The Hate U Give, come together to write a moving story of black teenage love. Perfect for bringing a taste of romance and American city life to your staycation.’ – The Times

‘Blackout is our love letter to love, to New York City, and to Black teens. Our reminder to them that their stories, their joy, their love is valid and worthy of being spotlighted.’ Dhonielle Clayton.

When a heatwave plunges New York City into darkness, sparks fly for thirteen teenagers caught up in the blackout.

A first meeting.
Long-time friends.
Bitter exes.
And maybe the beginning of something new…

When the lights go out, people reveal hidden truths, love blossoms, friendship transforms and new possibilities take flight.

Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon, bring all the electricity of love to a collection of charming, hilarious and heartbreaking tales that shine the brightest light through the dark.

Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Netflix’s Let it Snow and Bolu Babalola’s Love in Colour.

Guide prepared by Autumn Allen, EdM, MA-MFA, educator, writer, and critic. Visit her online at AutumnAllenBooks.com

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