What happens when the power goes out on a hot summer day in the big city? As the sun sets and the sky darkens, the stars come out and hearts and imaginations shine bright. Read all about it in BLACKOUT! a coloring book story for all ages.

This FLICKR page is devoted to hosting drawings and photos of the readers and to link up with other people online who have posted their own photos of the 2003 blackout and other blackouts.

About the author:

Martín Perna lives in Austin, TX and sometimes in Brooklyn, NY. He makes music with the group Antibalas, TV on the Radio, and in his spare time writes childrens books. Read more about him at Ocote Soul Media.

About the illustrator:

Ricardo Cortés is a Brooklyn based artist and writer. In addition to Blackout, he has written It's Just a Plant. You can see his murals in schools and neighborhoods around New York City, and visit him at Magic Propaganda Mill.