Quotes
Praise for The Weight of Blood:* "Jackson's expert reshaping of this tale highlights the genuine horrors of both internalized and externalized anti-Blackness. Horror done right." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Jackson skillfully explores internalized and externalized anti-Blackness in this striking horror novel. Bone-chilling. Expertly utiliz[es] current true-crime fanaticism to form a powerfully socially conscious narrative that showcases the intense structural racism still inherent in society." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Jackson's nod to Stephen King's Carrie incorporates racially charged social justice themes into a narrative featuring her signature twisty suspense. Supernatural portions of the book are explosive and riveting, with the racist realistic parts are even more horrifying. Readers will be hooked from page one of Maddy's intense journey that detonates on prom night." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "A brilliant deconstruction of Stephen King's Carrie." -- BookPage, starred review"Smart and unsettling retelling of Carrie." -- BooklistPraise for White Smoke:"Thrilling, chilling, and utterly riveting. Tiffany D. Jackson crafts high-stakes tension, a deliciously creepy atmosphere, and characters you really, really hope make it to the end." -- Karen McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Of Us Is Lying* "Jackson conjures horrors both supernatural and otherwise in a masterful juxtaposition of searing social commentary and genuinely creepy haunts, as well as providing an authentic portrayal of tensions within a blended family. Begs to be finished in one sitting, though maybe with the lights kept on." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Jackson is one of the most innovative YA suspense writers in recent years, and her latest is no exception." -- School Library Journal, starred review"Jackson delivers multilayered frights in a true horror tradition, peppered with instantly recognizable references to urban legends and internet horror culture." -- Publishers Weekly"A transcendent, genre-defining masterpiece. Jordan Peele would be proud." -- Shondaland"The creeps come on slowly, then start to build. When the cold shivers ran down my back, I wanted to scream--but I was too busy turning pages. I had to know: Just how fightening will it get?" -- R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street"The queen of YA returns." -- Entertainment WeeklyPraise for Blackout:* "Young Black love glows throughout this collaboration by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon, which follows six couples through a summer blackout in New York City... As each teen makes their way home, this joyful collaboration brings a necessary elation to stories of Black love, queer love, and alternative forms of affection, all of which are all tenderly highlighted in these narratives." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* "There's plenty to smile, sigh, or swoon at here, and readers will happily keep the lights on to see these charming romances to the end." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review* "Rich with intersectional queer representation and light with banter, humor, and even philosophy, this beautiful collaboration hits different from your typical romance novel, ultimately evoking the warmth of greater connection, community, and belonging." -- Booklist, starred review* "Readers in search of joyful stories of young Black love will adore Blackout." -- BookPage, starred review"Working together to deliver a fantastic mix of humor and romance, these authors offer something fun and lighthearted that is welcome during the continuing pandemic and that will bring joy long after it's over." -- Kirkus Reviews"Each author brings an unmistakable voice to the humorous, lighthearted storytelling, affirming that Black people are not a monolith. Every character and every chapter celebrates Black culture through language, fashion, and individuality." -- Shelf AwarenessPraise for Grown:* "Gripping in both its content and format... Jackson's writing some of the best thrillers for teens these days." -- Booklist, starred review* "Expertly juxtaposing the glamour of Enchanted's potential fame against the harshness of her private moments with Korey, Jackson builds the story gradually and painfully to an astonishing, chilling climax." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"Compelling; Jackson excels in writing books steeped in social commentary." -- Kirkus Reviews"In another ripped-from-the-headlines novel, Jackson takes readers through a heart-pounding thriller exploring physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, misogynoir, and rape culture... this novel is sure to initiate important conversations while delivering an engrossing story." -- Horn Book Magazine"Tiffany D. Jackson has penned a riveting, powerful love story to Black girlhood and a haunting reminder of the ways in which their innocence is often stolen. Remarkable, suspenseful, and gut-wrenching, Grown is a masterfully told story that stays with you long after you put it down." -- Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give and On the Come Up"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. Tiffany D. Jackson has done it again." -- Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Jackpot"Grown is equal parts riveting and alarming. It asks hard questions about power, innoncence, and who we, as a society, see as worth saving. A captivating and cautionary page-turner." -- Ashley Woodfolk, author of When You Were Everything
