Challenging Books
- Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson Banned Book Review by Kristine MaderaMonday’s Not Coming is challenged/banned because of its depiction of violence, abuse, and neglect, and some adults fear that young adults should be sheltered from, you know, the reality of life for many people. To me, this fear is an extension of the general apathy toward the issue—if we can stop people from learning about it and caring about it, then we can continue to avoid doing anything about it. The issues brought up in the book are big and important and need to be addressed if we are to socially and even economically advance as a country.
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Reviews
- Elena Reads and ReviewsReview: Monday’s Not Coming Is A Thriller That Shines A Light On Real-Life Issues
- ThricedWarning: This Review will contain spoilers!
Meet the Author
Tiffany D. Jackson is the NYT Bestselling, award-winning author of YA novels Monday’s Not Coming, Allegedly, Let Me Hear A Rhyme, Grown, White Smoke, Santa in The City, The Weight of Blood, Marvel's STORM: Dawn of a Goddess and co-author of Blackout and Whiteout. A Coretta Scott King — John Steptoe New Talent Award-winner and the NAACP Image Award-nominee, she received her bachelor of arts in film from Howard University and has over a decade in TV/Film experience. The Brooklyn native is currently splitting her time between the borough she loves and the south, most likely multitasking.