Tiffany D. Jackson Books In Order

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

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Tiffany D. Jackson is a young adult author. She is a television professional by day and an author at night. Tiffany has studied at the Howard University where she received a bachelor’s of art in film and the new school University graduating with a masters in media studies.
Tiffany D. Jackson became a published author in 2017 when her debut novel Allegedly was published. As a Brooklyn native, she has a great passion for cookie dough, beaches, naps, and adorable chihuahua Oscar.

Allegedly

The Allegedly is a young adult from Tiffany. Marry B, Addison is accused of the murder of a baby. A black woman together with her nine-year-old girl had been charged with a murder giving the media a topic. However, she chose to stick with her narration to the detectives. The big question being was she innocent?
Mary was thrown in a baby prison before she was thrown into a group home. The home was a place where one had to fear for their life since anything could come about taking your life. She meets Ted on an assignment while at a nursing home making him her home. Together with Ted, they sire a child, but the state threatens to take it away giving her a reason to fight for her justice. Her only piece of hope is her momma but making it hard is the fact that her momma is unknown to anyone making her a big question when it comes to her identity.

Mary is not the kind of girl cowed by past incidences and despite being accused of a murder dares to dream of joining college. However those in charge of her trying proving that she will never be accepted as she is already branded as a murderer. Her pregnancy is about to be taken from her by the government since her records classify her as a threat to the baby. The situation becomes more complicated as she has to choose between protecting her unborn child and protecting her sick momma. Life seems only to be solving one roadblock after the other as she tries to serve both ends.

The book gets to highlight some issues that the society prefers to keep in the dark focusing on the struggles some go through in the community. She gets to focus on the importance of attaching concern to the friendship and support of the human association. The story is incredibly interesting giving the reader a lot to ponder on that occurs in the society yet never detailed and solved.

Monday’s Not Coming

Another piece from the author is the book, Monday’s Not Coming. The disappearance of Monday Charles is unnoticed by many people except Claudia. Claudia and Monday have been inseparable for many years making them best friends leave alone sisters. She embarks on a journey to find the whereabouts of her friend.
Last year was a hectic period for the two friends though together they managed to go past everything making Mondays’ absence something Claudia will not tolerate. The two have been great friends for a long time holding each other through the difficulties that come their way. On reporting to school, Claudia impatiently waits for a long time to no avail. She visits Monday’s mother in the quest to unravel the truth, but the answer she gets leaves her even more confused. Her digging deep into the disappearance of her friend reveals the shocking reality that many people are not bothered. She has to uncover the mystery so that she gets her friend who has gone missing and whom not many including her friends seem to show very little attention.

A case of the devastating community consequences is discussed in this book showing the effects of neglect and abuse that characterize the society. It focuses on a system that gives little or almost zero attention to the disappearance of young children despite the innocence and vulnerability of these age bracket. The story shows the crack that exists in the national and community systems that many are never willing to address. It combines a substantial amount of darkness and beauty though balanced creating a uniform flow.

Monday’s Not Coming is a heartbreaking and emotional narrative with an incredible narration with a simple and easy understanding of the events. Strong characters articulately developed.

Let Me Hear A Rhym

Another magnificent piece from Tifanny Jackson is Let Me Hear a Rhyme. A group of teenagers are out to turn their murdered friend into a rap star as they pretend that he is still alive.

After many years of having each others back, Steph’s friends are not prepared to see him forgotten after his murder together with his tracks. The architect is the new name they choose to promote Stephs record with the help of his sister. Within a short period, his records become the talk of the town, but the history soon catches the attention of a music rep who is hotheadedly making them use all they have to prove that Steph can still sell past his death. The incidence forces them to go to the extent of unraveling the truth behind Steph’s death. Quadir and jasmine have to go to considerable lengths to see that they safeguard what they have for over a long period.

A huge task lies ahead of them to prove that his records are worth even if it means putting them in grave danger. The author vividly showcases the antagonism that faces the community from the side that seems oppressed and faced by the issues of violence and an ever growing urge to succeed. The age bracket in context depicts the violence and the theme of music which characterizes a vast extent of their culture. It is a book that leaves the reader appreciating simple things such as music and popularity which many seem to understand or even give credit despite the considerable effort used.

Tiffany having grown up in such a community makes an excellent author to bring out these issues. Her style is one that is meticulous and includes a considerable number of lessons for the reader.