diff --git a/papermill/translators.py b/papermill/translators.py
index 6d3814bf..21820580 100644
--- a/papermill/translators.py
+++ b/papermill/translators.py
@@ -194,6 +194,8 @@ def codify(cls, parameters, comment='Parameters'):
                 content = black.format_str(content, mode=fm)
             except ImportError:
                 logger.debug("Black is not installed, parameters won't be formatted")
+            except AttributeError as aerr:
+                logger.warning(f"Black encountered an error, skipping formatting ({aerr})")
         return content
 
     @classmethod