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"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…

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3 authors picked Monday's Not Coming as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

It's hard to say I loved this book because it's one I found incredibly hard to read in a lot of ways. I felt a looming sense of dread throughout, which is testament to how well the author has created tension and mystery within the story. I found this to be a very heavy but captivating book that made me think.

Monday Charles is missing, so why is only her best friend looking for her? The answer had my jaw dropping to the floor. Tiffany D. Jackson is the queen of twists and turns, and this thriller is her twisty-est yet.

I love a thriller with heart, and the friendship between Monday and the protagonist, Claudia, definitely broke mine.

I rarely read YA these days. But the description of a teenage girl searching for her best friend who has gone missing instantly grabbed me. And once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. I had to know what happened to Monday. 

I honestly don’t know if I could have gone through everything Claudia, the main character, did in her search for Monday, which made her such an appealing and sympathetic character. And I felt her anger, frustration, and confusion when no one seemed to care or even notice that Monday was gone. 

This book was an emotional sucker punch that…

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