Blackout (John Rocco novel)
| Author | John Rocco |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | John Rocco |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Picture book |
| Published | May 24th, 2011 |
| Publisher | Disney-Hyperion |
| Pages | 40 pp |
| Awards | Caldecott Honor |
| ISBN | 978-1423121909 |
Blackout is a bestselling children's book written and illustrated by John Rocco, about the activities of a New York City family during a blackout.[1] During the blackout, the lack of distraction by their technological devices leads to a renewal of the family members' connection with each other.[1]
The book received a 2012 Caldecott Honor[2] and Fox 2000 has optioned it for a live-action feature.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mike Fleming Jr. (6 February 2013). "Fox 2000, Chernin Team To Acquire John Rocco’s Caldecott-Winning Book ‘Blackout’". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ↑ "2012 ALSC book and media award winners". Association for Library Service to Children. Retrieved 25 October 2013.