reynolds, justin a. Ten bestselling, critically acclaimed authors deliver a fresh novel of interconnected stories that follows a group of young adults over the course of a few wild, transformative hours at an epic house party!The biggest event of the year is happening, and you’re invited! Join us for Florence Hills High School seniors’ last hurrah before graduation.THE LOCATION: A megamansion in one of Chicago’s wealthiest suburban enclavesTHE HOST: DeAndre Dixon, aka FHHS’s golden boyTHE GUESTS: The populars, the jocks, the artists, and heck, even that one kidTHE HOPE: All the drama ensues. Kisses are swapped between old friends, new friends, and could’ve-sworn-they-were-enemies kind of friends. Relationships get tested. Animals roam free. Secrets are spilled. Add dope music that’s thumping, and there’s a good chance the whole neighborhood will be disrupted.Featuring: Angeline Boulley • Jerry Craft • Natasha Díaz • Lamar Giles • Christina Hammonds Reed • Ryan La Sala • Yamile Saied Méndez • justin a. reynolds • Randy Ribay • Jasmine WargaHouse Party offers a delightful snapshot of diverse classmates getting ready to say goodbye to high school and hello to life’s next chapter—but not before they make their final night together one they’ll never forget!Story Locale:Chicago, ILSeries Overview: Joy Revolution, an extension of Delacorte Press, is a BIPOC YA imprint cofounded by New York Times bestselling authors Nicola and David Yoon. Joy Revolution will tell stories with people of color as their heroes, each searching for love and living their lives on their own terms. It is a safe haven for readers to celebrate the full breadth of their humanity.
