A Complimentary Resource for Educators, Librarians, Book Clubs, and Readers

The official Zarya Educator and Book Club Guide is currently being prepared.

This complimentary digital guide is designed to help educators and readers explore the characters, themes, technology, and ethical questions presented in Jackiem Joyner’s science-fiction novel Zarya.

The completed guide will include:

• Discussion questions
• Before-reading activities
• Writing and essay prompts
• Classroom and book-club activities
• Curriculum connections
• Artificial-intelligence and technology discussions
• Leadership, government, and ethics activities
• Information about the novel and its recommended audience

The guide may be used by teachers, librarians, students, families, book clubs, and independent readers.

Coming Soon

The downloadable PDF will be available on this page soon.

Please bookmark this page or return after receiving your copy of Zarya.

About the Book

On the technologically advanced desert planet of Cydnus, fifteen-year-old Zarya uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the future of her world. As she searches for the truth about her missing parents, she must navigate political corruption, environmental crisis, dangerous technology, and difficult choices that test her courage, judgment, and loyalty.

Zarya invites readers to consider questions involving leadership, friendship, artificial intelligence, scientific responsibility, government power, environmental scarcity, and the value of individual lives.

Stay Connected

Learn more about Jackiem Joyner, his books, music, and upcoming projects at:

JackiemJoyner.com