New Releases by Tiffany D. Jackson

New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another stunning, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller, following a freshman girl whose college life is turned upside down when her roommate''s ex-convict brother moves into their dorm and starts controlling their every move. Out from under her overprotective parents, Jordyn is ready to kill it in prelaw at a prestigious, historically Black university in Washington DC. When her new roommate''s brother is released from prison, the last thing Jordyn expects is to come home and find the ex-convict on their dorm room sofa. But Devonte needs a place to stay while he gets back on his feet--and how could she say no to one of her new best friends? Devonte is older, as charming as he is intelligent, pushing every student he meets to make better choices about their young lives. But Jordyn senses something sinister beneath his friendly advice and growing group of followers. When one of Jordyn''s roommates goes missing, she must enlist the help of the university''s lone white student to uncover the mystery--or become trapped at the center of a web of lies more tangled than she can imagine.

This summer, beware of sharks... Mega bestselling and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson (The Weight of Blood; White Smoke) makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with a can''t-put-it-down murder mystery set on Martha''s Vineyard. Brooklyn girl Kaylani McKinnon feels like a fish out of water. She''s spending the summer with family friends in their huge house on Martha''s Vineyard, and the vibe is definitely snooty. Still, there are beautiful beaches, lots of ice cream, and a town full of fascinating Black history. Plus a few kids her age who seem friendly. Until the shocking death of a popular teenage boy rocks the community to its core. Was it a drowning? A shark attack? Or the unthinkable--murder? Kaylani is determined to solve the mystery. But her investigation leads her to uncover shocking secrets that could change her own life as she knows it... if she survives. New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with this heart-pounding mystery packed with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the end.

When a little girl can''t follow her usual tradition, she turns to her New York City neighbors for help. This is a can''t-miss celebration of generosity and community from bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson. Janelle knows exactly what she wants to be for Halloween, but she has no idea how she''ll celebrate—her mommy has to work and can''t take her to trick-or-treat in the suburbs, and daddy has to run his store like always. But listening to her friends and neighbors'' stories of Halloweens past and present, helps Janelle realize that there may be a way to celebrate the fall-iday that lets her give as much as she gets.

13 SCARY STORIES. 13 AUTHORS OF COLOR. 13 TIMES WE SURVIVED... THE FIRST KILL. The White Guy Dies First includes thirteen scary stories by all-star contributors and this time, the white guy dies first. Killer clowns, a hungry hedge maze, and rich kids who got bored. Friendly cannibals, impossible slashers, and the dead who don’t stay dead.... A museum curator who despises “diasporic inaccuracies.” A sweet girl and her diary of happy thoughts. An old house that just wants friends forever.... These stories are filled with ancient terrors and modern villains, but go ahead, go into the basement, step onto the old plantation, and open the magician’s mystery box because this time, the white guy dies first. Edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker, including stories from bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming contributors: Adiba Jaigirdar, Alexis Henderson, Chloe Gong, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, H. E. Edgmon, Kalynn Bayron, Karen Strong, Kendare Blake, Lamar Giles, Mark Oshiro, Naseem Jamnia, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Terry J. Benton-Walker. A collection you’ll be dying to talk about... if you survive it. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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 thief on the streets of Cairo, Ororo Munroe is an expert at blending in—keeping her blue eyes low and her white hair beneath a scarf. Stealth is her specialty . . . especially since strange things happen when she loses control. Lately, Ororo has been losing control more often, setting off sudden rainstorms and mysterious winds . . . and attracting dangerous attention. When she is forced to run from the Shadow King, a villain who steals people''s souls, she has nowhere to turn to but herself. There is something inside her, calling her across Africa, and the hidden truth of her heritage is close enough to taste. But as Ororo nears the secrets of her past, her powers grow stronger and the Shadow King veers closer and closer. Can she outrun the shadows that chase her? Or can she step into the spotlight and embrace the coming storm? In her first speculative novel, New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson casts a breathtaking spell with one of Marvel''s most beloved characters, and brings the superhero Storm to life as you''ve never seen her before.

Un roman inspiré de faits réels écrit par la fille de Malcolm X, Ilyasah Shabazz, en collaboration avec Tiffany D. Jackson. Dans la lugubre prison de Charlestown, Malcolm Little, 21 ans, essaie de survivre. En proie à de terribles cauchemars, éloigné de sa famille, Malcolm ne sait plus qui il est, ni en quoi il peut croire. Petit à petit, il parvient néanmoins à se lier d''amitié avec d''autres prisonniers et se met à lire tous les livres de la bibliothèque de la prison. Ces lectures éveillent sa conscience politique et nourrissent sa colère face aux injustices et aux violences perpétrées à l''encontre des Noirs. Ainsi naît Malcolm X, figure incontournable de la lutte pour les droits civiques des Afro-Américains. « Little » n''était pas mon nom de famille. C''était le nom d''un esclavagiste. Le nom du ravisseur de mes ancêtres.

Tiffany D. Jackson combina un escalofriante thriller psicológico con su versión moderna de la clásica historia de casas encantadas. Una novela que te hará preguntarte qué hay bajo el suelo de tu propia casa. Marigold huye de los fantasmas de su antigua vida, que no dejan de perseguirla. Pero puede que mudarse sea el nuevo comienzo que necesita. Su madre acaba de aceptar un trabajo de la Fundación Sterling que les proporciona una casa donde vivir, y que ahora Mari tendrá que compartir con su hermanastra Piper, una mocosa de diez años. El hogar reformado e impecable de Maple Street, ubicado entre casas ruinosas y rodeado de vecinos recelosos, tiene sus secretos. Pero el problema no termina ahí. En la casa desaparecen cosas, las puertas se abren solas y las luces se apagan; hay sombras que pasan frente a las habitaciones, voces que se pueden oír tras las paredes y un olor repugnante que sale de los conductos de ventilación y que solo Mari parece percibir. Por si eso fuera poco, Piper no deja de hablar de una amiga que quiere que Mari desaparezca. Pero «huir de los fantasmas» no es más que una metáfora, ¿verdad? A medida que la casa les acecha, Mari comprende que el peligro no se limita solo a Maple Street. Cedarville también tiene sus secretos. Y los secretos siempre encuentran la manera de colarse entre las grietas. «El miedo llega poco a poco, pero luego va a más. Cuando noté escalofríos por la espalda, iba a gritar, pero estaba demasiado ocupado siguiendo con la lectura. Necesitaba saber cuán aterrador iba a ponerse». R. L. STINE, autor de Pesadillas y La calle del terror

Ein Schneesturm. Die längste Nacht des Jahres. Und sechsmal die Chance, die Liebe zu finden. Stevie hat Mist gebaut – riesigen Mist. Und ihre (Noch-)Freundin Sola hat ihr ein Ultimatum gestellt: Entweder Stevie erklärt ihr bis 24 Uhr, wie es dazu kommen konnte, oder es ist aus. Stevie ist verzweifelt, aber hat einen Plan und die besten Freunde aller Zeiten auf ihrer Seite. Wäre da nur nicht der größte Schneesturm, den Atlanta je gesehen hat. Der sorgt dafür, dass Kaz mit seiner heimlichen Liebe in einer Mall eingeschneit wird und Evan-Rose mit ihrer Freundin am Flughafen festsitzt und sich einer unangenehmen Wahrheit stellen muss. Jordyns Gefühle kommen bei einer Schneeballschlacht auf der Autobahn ans Licht, Musikerin Jimi trifft unverhofft ihre erste große Liebe auf der Straße wieder und das frisch getrennte Paar Ava und Mason legt im Aquarium die Karten auf den Tisch. Können sie gemeinsam Stevies und Solas Liebe retten – und dabei die eigene finden? Sechs herzerwärmende und berührende Liebesgeschichten – so einzigartig und glitzernd wie Schneeflocken! Erzählt von den sechs Schwarzen YA-Bestsellerautorinnen von »Blackout«! Alle Bände der Blackout-Reihe: Blackout – Liebe leuchtet auch im Dunkeln Whiteout – Liebe lässt die Herzen schmelzen

"Esse poder doentio que você carrega cedo ou tarde queimará até que não consiga mais escondê-lo. Você deve aprender a controlá-lo. Ou ele te controlará." Maddy Washington sempre foi alvo fácil na escola, mesmo tentando passar despercebida. Ela anda pelos corredores de cabeça baixa, vestindo um suéter velho de lã e obedecendo às ordens do pai, um fanático religioso. Mas quando você já é considerada "esquisita", nada é tão ruim que não possa piorar. Um dia, um temporal repentino molha os cabelos de Maddy — alisados à força pelo pai — e revela seu maior segredo: ela não é branca. A reação dos adolescentes é ainda mais cruel do que Maddy esperava, e escancara as raízes racistas da cidadezinha norte-americana de Springville. Preocupada com a própria imagem, Wendy, a representante da turma, monta um plano: organiza um baile de formatura unificado e convence o namorado, Kendrick, a ir com Maddy. Sendo o único homem preto no grupinho dos alunos populares, Kendrick acaba aceitando, mas se aproximar de Maddy desperta sentimentos confusos para os quais não estava preparado. Conforme a noite do baile se aproxima, Maddy está à flor da pele. A cada dia, ela sente uma força sobrenatural despertar aos poucos dentro dela... e teme que possa explodir. Tiffany D. Jackson, premiada autora best-seller, faz uma releitura brilhante de Carrie, de Stephen King, um dos maiores clássicos do terror. "Arrepiante. Uma narrativa poderosamente consciente que mostra o intenso racismo estrutural ainda inerente à sociedade." – Publishers Weekly "A dimensão sobrenatural é explosiva e fascinante, mas a dimensão realista do racismo é ainda mais assustadora. Os leitores serão fisgados desde a primeira página da intensa jornada de Maddy, que chega ao ápice na noite do baile." – School Library Journal "Isto é terror bem-feito." – Kirkus Reviews

Um floco de neve nunca é igual a outro — e o amor toma diversas formas neste novo livro das autoras do best-seller Blackout. A quatro dias do Natal, a cidade de Atlanta se vê coberta de neve. E Stevie se vê prestes a perder a namorada para sempre. Afinal, Sola deu um ultimato: se Stevie não compensar o grande erro que cometeu até a meia-noite, o relacionamento das duas terminará de vez. Stevie nunca foi de fazer grandes gestos românticos, mas dessa vez terá que caprichar. Para isso, ela vai contar com a ajuda de seus amigos, cada um responsável por uma pecinha do grande plano para reconquistar Sola. O que eles não esperavam era ter que lidar com seus próprios sentimentos, romances mal resolvidos — e com a neve que não para de cair.

Tiffany D. Jackson erzählt eine erschreckende moderne Version der klassischen Spukhausgeschichte. Die 16-jährige Marigold leidet unter einem Trauma, doch der Umzug könnte der Neuanfang sein, den sie braucht. Mit der gesamten Familie zieht sie in ein Haus im schwarzen Viertel von Cedarville im Mittleren Westen. Doch das tolle Bilderbuchhaus wird von den Nachbarn misstrauisch beäugt und hat seine Geheimnisse: Schränke öffnen sich von selbst, Geschirr verschwindet und in den Wänden hört man ein gespenstisches Flüstern. Was aber noch viel unheimlicher ist: Maris kleine Stiefschwester redet dauernd mit etwas, das nur sie sehen kann. Und es will, dass Mari aus dem Haus verschwindet. Nun ja, vor Geistern davonlaufen ist albern, die gibt es ja nicht, oder? Doch Mari erwartet eine Wahrheit, die viel grausamer ist. Locus Magazine: »Dies ist mehr als eine Geschichte über ein Spukhaus und eine gequälte junge Frau. Es geht darum, was passiert, wenn das Ziel des Bösen schwarze Frauen sind, die mittels der Vorrechte von Weißen unterdrückt werden.« Tiffany D. Jackson ist Schriftstellerin, Filmproduzentin und Horror-Fan. Die gebürtige Brooklynerin studierte Filmkunst und Medienwissenschaften und lebt mit ihrem Hund in New York. Ihr Debütroman ALLEGEDLY (DER BITTERE TROST DER LÜGE) über ein neunjähriges Mädchen, das beschuldigt wird, ein Baby ermordet zu haben, war ein großer Erfolg. Mit ihrem zweiten Roman MONDAY''S NOT COMING (MONDAY, WO BIST DU?) knüpfte sie an diesen Erfolg an. Inspiriert von zahlreichen Vermisstenfällen afroamerikanischer Kinder in den USA erzählt Jackson die Geschichte eines Mädchens, dessen beste Freundin auf mysteriöse Weise verschwindet.

Nesta trama repleta de suspense, Tiffany D. Jackson reinventa a história clássica da casa mal-assombrada, e conduz os leitores por uma narrativa onde nada é o que parece — e o menor sinal de fumaça pode significar que já é tarde demais. Mari não vê a hora de recomeçar. Prestes a se mudar com a família para uma cidadezinha no interior dos Estados Unidos, tudo o que a garota quer é esquecer dos traumas e acreditar que o futuro lhe reserva algo melhor. Porém, assim que chega a Cedarville, Mari nota que o lugar é um pouco estranho. Os vizinhos aparentam esconder algum segredo, e a casa onde a família vai morar — uma construção antiga, enorme e suntuosa — parece não receber bem os novos habitantes. Quando coisas incomuns começam a acontecer, como luzes que se apagam do nada e objetos que desaparecem, Mari se vê envolvida em uma perigosa teia de mistérios. Mas talvez seja tudo fruto da sua imaginação. Afinal, se o pior já ficou para trás, nada mais pode dar errado... Ou pode?

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.

Marigold och hennes familj - mamma, bror, bonuspappa och bonussyster - har precis flyttat. Hennes mamma har fått ett nytt jobb och i jobbet ingår ett hus där de får bo gratis. Det är ett vackert hus i ett lugnt område, men snart börjar saker hända. Föremål försvinner, dörrar öppnas av sig själva och ibland sveper en konstig lukt genom huset som bara Marigold tycks uppfatta. Lillasyster Piper trivs i det nya hemmet och hon pratar mycket om sin nya vän. En låtsasvän, tänker föräldrarna, men det är något som inte stämmer. Piper säger att huset egentligen tillhör vännen, och att vännen vill bli av med Marigold. De vuxna litar inte på Marigold, kanske för att hela hennes tonår har präglats av psykisk ohälsa och vanföreställningar, och till slut börjar Marigold själv tvivla på vad som är sant och inte. Men sakta börjar sprickor anas i det perfekta huset, sprickor där giftig rök kan komma in ... Giftig rök är en suggestiv spökhistoria, med inslag av klassiska skräckfilms-element.

* 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 * New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson ramps up the horror and tackles America’s history and legacy of racism in this suspenseful YA novel following a biracial teenager as her Georgia high school hosts its first integrated prom. When Springville residents—at least the ones still alive—are questioned about what happened on prom night, they all have the same explanation . . . Maddy did it. An outcast at her small-town Georgia high school, Madison Washington has always been a teasing target for bullies. And she''s dealt with it because she has more pressing problems to manage. Until the morning a surprise rainstorm reveals her most closely kept secret: Maddy is biracial. She has been passing for white her entire life at the behest of her fanatical white father, Thomas Washington. After a viral bullying video pulls back the curtain on Springville High''s racist roots, student leaders come up with a plan to change their image: host the school''s first integrated prom as a show of unity. The popular white class president convinces her Black superstar quarterback boyfriend to ask Maddy to be his date, leaving Maddy wondering if it''s possible to have a normal life. But some of her classmates aren''t done with her just yet. And what they don''t know is that Maddy still has another secret . . . one that will cost them all their lives.

Six critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring the glowing warmth and electricity of Black teens in love to this charming, hilarious, and heartwarming novel that shines a bright light through the dark. A summer heatwave blankets New York City in darkness. But as the city is thrown into confusion, a different kind of electricity sparks... 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. Beloved authors--Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon--celebrate the beauty of six couples and the unforgettable magic that can be found on a sweltering starry night in the city.

Quand la lumière s''éteint, les coeurs s''allument... Un été caniculaire à New York - et voilà qu''une gigantesque panne d''électricité plonge toute la ville dans le noir. Mais tandis que la confusion règne, c''est un autre genre d''étincelles qui vient illuminer l''obscurité... Des inconnus que le hasard réunit. Des amis de longue date. Des ex forcés de cohabiter. Dans le noir, plus la peine de tricher, chacun peut révéler sa vérité, ses sentiments. L''amour s''expose, l''amitié se transforme. Tammi, JJ, Nella, Lana, Kayla, Seymour... De Manhattan à Brooklyn, les pas de ces adolescents noirs se croisent, s''éloignent et se rejoignent dans la ville bloquée, brillant comme autant de flammes. [4e de Couverture]

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.

The Haunting of Hill House meets Get Out in this chilling YA psychological thriller and modern take on the classic haunted house story from New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson! Marigold is running from ghosts. The phantoms of her old life keep haunting her, but a move with her newly blended family from their small California beach town to the embattled Midwestern city of Cedarville might be the fresh start she needs. Her mom has accepted a new job with the Sterling Foundation that comes with a free house, one that Mari now has to share with her bratty ten-year-old stepsister, Piper. The renovated picture-perfect home on Maple Street, sitting between dilapidated houses, surrounded by wary neighbors has its . . . secrets. That’s only half the problem: household items vanish, doors open on their own, lights turn off, shadows walk past rooms, voices can be heard in the walls, and there’s a foul smell seeping through the vents only Mari seems to notice. Worse: Piper keeps talking about a friend who wants Mari gone. But “running from ghosts” is just a metaphor, right? As the house closes in, Mari learns that the danger isn’t limited to Maple Street. Cedarville has its secrets, too. 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 *

The Awakening of Malcolm X is a powerful narrative account of the activist''s adolescent years in jail, written by his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz along with 2019 Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe award-winning author, Tiffany D. Jackson. No one can be at peace until he has his freedom. In Charlestown Prison, Malcolm Little struggles with the weight of his past. Plagued by nightmares, Malcolm drifts through days, unsure of his future. Slowly, he befriends other prisoners and writes to his family. He reads all the books in the prison library, joins the debate team and the Nation of Islam. Malcolm grapples with race, politics, religion, and justice in the 1940s. And as his time in jail comes to an end, he begins to awaken -- emerging from prison more than just Malcolm Little: Now, he is Malcolm X. Here is an intimate look at Malcolm X''s young adult years. While this book chronologically follows X: A Novel, it can be read as a stand-alone historical novel that invites larger discussions on black power, prison reform, and civil rights.

An instant New York Times bestseller! “Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation, providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls. Groundbreaking, heart-wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era.” —Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles Award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another riveting, ripped-from-the-headlines mystery that exposes horrific secrets hiding behind the limelight and embraces the power of a young woman’s voice. When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields? Before there was a dead body, Enchanted’s dreams had turned into a nightmare. Because behind Korey’s charm and star power was a controlling dark side. 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

Monday Charles ist verschwunden. Spurlos. Und Claudia scheint die Einzige zu sein, die sie vermisst. Als Monday tagelang nicht zur Schule kommt, weiß Claudia, dass ihr etwas zugestoßen sein muss. Monday würde sie niemals einfach allein lassen, denn die beiden sind unzertrennlich, mehr Schwestern als Freunde. Doch niemand will sich an das letzte Mal erinnern, als sie Monday gesehen haben. Auch Mondays Mutter weigert sich, Claudia eine klare Antwort zu geben. Wie kann ein junges Mädchen einfach verschwinden, ohne dass es jemand bemerkt? Der Roman wurde durch das Verschwinden zahlreicher schwarzer Mädchen in den Vereinigten Staaten inspiriert, der zur Schaffung des Hashtags #MissingDCGirls führte. Vom School Library Journal als bestes Buch des Jahres ausgezeichnet. Center for Children''s Books: »Jackson verwebt mühelos Spannung mit Fragen über Rassismus, die Geschlechter und der sozialen Stellung in unserer Gesellschaft und wirft ein brutales Licht auf eine Welt, die sich tatsächlich oft weigert, dem Verschwinden dunkelhäutiger Kinder nachzugehen. Die Wendung am Ende ist herzzerreißend, lässt einem aber auch den Atem stocken.« Chicago Tribune: »Die entscheidendste Herausforderung in Tiffany D. Jacksons umwerfendem Roman betrifft eine Gesellschaft, die vorgibt, Kinder zu schätzen, während unzählige von ihnen, insbesondere arme Kinder und Kinder mit dunkler Hautfarbe, durch alle Raster fallen.« Booklist: »Das ist eine Geschichte, die gelesen werden muss.« Tiffany D. Jackson ist Schriftstellerin, Filmproduzentin und Horror-Fan. Die gebürtige Brooklynerin studierte Filmkunst und Medienwissenschaften und lebt mit ihrem Hund in New York. Ihr Debütroman ALLEGEDLY (dt. DER BITTERE TROST DER LÜGE) über ein neunjähriges Mädchen, das beschuldigt wird, ein Baby ermordet zu haben, war ein großer Erfolg. Mit ihrem zweiten Roman MONDAY''S NOT COMING knüpfte sie an diesen Erfolg an. Inspiriert von zahlreichen Vermisstenfällen afroamerikanischer Kinder in den USA erzählt Jackson die Geschichte eines Mädchens, dessen beste Freundin auf mysteriöse Weise verschwindet.

Neunjährige Schwarze tötet weißes Baby. Mary soll ein Baby getötet haben. Diese Tat hat ihr Leben zerstört. Jahre voller Angst vergehen, weil Kindermörder im Gefängnis einen schweren Stand haben. Sechs Jahre später. Das Leben mit einer Fußfessel ist fast so hart wie der Knast. Marys einziger Halt ist ihr Freund Ted - und ihr ungeborenes Kind. Damit beginnt ein neuer Albtraum. Denn niemand glaubt, dass ein Baby bei einer verurteilten Kindermörderin in guten Händen ist. Nun hängt Marys Schicksal von der Person ab, der sie am meisten misstraut: ihrer Mutter. Deren wahres Gesicht kennt niemand. Aber wer kennt die wahre Mary? Hart, düster und der Wirklichkeit erschreckend nah: ''Orange Is the New Black'' trifft auf ''Tote Mädchen lügen nicht''. Publishers Weekly: »Ein fesselndes und außergewöhnliches Debüt, perfekt konstruiert und umgesetzt.« Jason Reynolds: »Ich muss zugeben, mich hat schon lange keine Erzählung mehr so mitgenommen wie diese. Tiffany D. Jackson kratzt erst an der Oberfläche dieser Welt, zerlegt sie dann in Stücke und zertrümmert sie in zahllose Scherben des Unbehagens.« Booklist: »Der bittere Trost der Lüge ist ein eng gewobener Debütroman, der mit vielen heftigen Ideen ringt und am Ende das Messer in der Wunde noch einmal tief umdreht.« Tiffany D. Jackson ist Schriftstellerin, Filmproduzentin und Horror-Fan. Die gebürtige Brooklynerin studierte Filmkunst und Medienwissenschaften und lebt mit ihrem Hund in New York. Ihr Debütroman ALLEGEDLY (dt. DER BITTERE TROST DER LÜGE) über ein neunjähriges Mädchen, das beschuldigt wird, ein Baby ermordet zu haben, war ein großer Erfolg. Mit ihrem zweiten Roman MONDAY''S NOT COMING knüpfte sie an diesen Erfolg an. Inspiriert von zahlreichen Vermisstenfällen afroamerikanischer Kinder in den USA erzählt Jackson die Geschichte eines Mädchens, dessen beste Freundin auf mysteriöse Weise verschwindet.

In this striking new novel by the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly and Monday’s Not Coming, Tiffany D. Jackson tells the story of three Brooklyn teens who plot to turn their murdered friend into a major rap star by pretending he''s still alive. Brooklyn, 1998. Biggie Smalls was right: Things done changed. But that doesn’t mean that Quadir and Jarrell are cool letting their best friend Steph’s music lie forgotten under his bed after he’s murdered—not when his rhymes could turn any Bed Stuy corner into a party. 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. Soon, everyone wants a piece of him. When his demo catches the attention of a hotheaded music label rep, the trio must prove Steph’s talent from beyond the grave. As the pressure of keeping their secret grows, Quadir, Jarrell, and Jasmine are forced to confront the truth about what happened to Steph. Only, each has something to hide. And with everything riding on Steph’s fame, they need to decide what they stand for or lose all that they’ve worked so hard to hold on to—including each other. "Jackson scores a bullseye with her passionate homage to Black city life in the late ’90s." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children''s and YA Reading List")

"Jackson’s characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children''s and YA Reading List") From the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly, Tiffany D. Jackson, comes a gripping novel 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. Jackson about a girl convicted of murder seeking the truth while surviving life in a group home. Mary B. Addison killed a baby. Allegedly. She didn’t say much in that first interview with detectives, and the media filled in the only blanks that mattered: a white baby had died while under the care of a churchgoing black woman and her nine-year-old daughter. The public convicted Mary and the jury made it official. But did she do it? There wasn’t a point to setting the record straight before, but now she’s got Ted—and their unborn child—to think about. When the state threatens to take her baby, Mary’s fate now lies in the hands of the one person she distrusts the most: her Momma. No one knows the real Momma. But does anyone know the real Mary?