The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Read the #1 New York Times bestseller that sparked a national conversation. Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter expertly navigates two worlds: the poor, predominantly Black neighborhood she calls home and the affluent, largely white prep school she attends. This uneasy balance is irrevocably shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend, Khalil, by a white police officer. Khalil was unarmed. His death becomes a national headline, igniting protests and controversy. Some try to paint Khalil as a thug, justifying his death, but Starr knows the truth. As the sole witness, she finds herself at the center of a firestorm, pressured by police, her community, and even dangerous local figures. Finding her voice could bring justice for Khalil, but it could also destroy her carefully constructed worlds and endanger her own life. Angie Thomas's award-winning, critically acclaimed debut is a powerful, relevant, and deeply moving story about identity, injustice, and the courage to speak truth to power.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Experience the groundbreaking, conversation-starting novel that became a cultural phenomenon and inspired a major motion picture. You'll be gripped by Starr Carter's authentic voice and her courageous journey navigating grief, injustice, and the complexities of identity in modern America. Winner of countless awards, including the Printz Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor, The Hate U Give is essential reading for teens and adults alike.