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.
The prestigious Urban Promise Prep school might look pristine on the outside, but deadly secrets lurk within. When the principal ends up murdered on school premises and the cops come sniffing around, a trio of students―J.B., Ramón, and Trey―emerge as the prime suspects. They had the means, they had the motive . . . and they may have had the murder weapon. But with all three maintaining their innocence, they must band together to track down the real killer before they are arrested. Or is the true culprit hiding among them?
Your task as your read the book-Double Entry Journal
The double-entry journal strategy is used to record your responses to text as you read. Write down phrases, sentences, or vocabulary from Your Selected Novel and your reaction to it. The purpose of this strategy is to give you the opportunity to express your thoughts and become actively involved with what you are reading. There is no right or wrong answer to what you write down - this is completely your reflections.
What is important to you in the text? Write it down and explain.
What new words did you come across? Write it down and explain.
Did the character say something interesting or important to the storyline? Write it down and explain.
This is what you will turn in for credit for summer reading at the beginning of the school year, and you will use this to discuss the book in English class in August. You can use the template below, or create your own.
Click the on the image below and make a copy to complete the summer reading learning task!
Andrese Howard, M.Ed | Secondary Literacy Specialist
Curriculum & Instruction Department
Warrensville Heights City School District
E: andrese.howard@whcsd.org