Yes, Blackout Is Banned!
ISBN: 9780063088092
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
Six bestselling Black YA authors wrote interconnected love stories set during a New York City blackout. It's a celebration of Black joy and romance.
Blackout is a collaborative YA anthology by six bestselling Black authors: Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon. Set during a massive power outage in New York City, the book weaves together six interconnected love stories, all featuring Black teen characters navigating romance, identity, and connection as the city goes dark.
The anthology has been challenged for sexual content, profanity, and LGBTQ+ themes. It is notable that six of the most prominent Black YA authors in the country collaborated on a book about Black joy and love, and that book was promptly banned in multiple school districts. It appears on PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans.
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Where Was It Banned?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackout banned?
Yes, Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon has been banned or challenged in 8 documented instances across 3 states in the United States, including Texas, Florida, Missouri. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was Blackout banned?
Blackout has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, Profanity, LGBTQ+ Content. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Blackout banned?
As of 2025, Blackout has been banned or challenged in Texas, Florida, Missouri. Notable bans include Keller ISD (2022), Clay County School District (2023), Wentzville School District (2022).