The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is a thought-provoking young adult novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 3, 2022. This edition spans 480 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows sixteen-year-old Starr Carter as she navigates the complexities of her life, straddling the divide between her impoverished neighborhood and the affluent prep school she attends. The story takes a dramatic turn when Starr witnesses the police shooting of her childhood friend Khalil, an event that ignites national outrage and forces her to confront issues of prejudice and racism.
Readers will find a powerful exploration of social themes as Starr grapples with her identity and the repercussions of speaking out. The book delves into the impact of Khalil’s death on her community and the pressures Starr faces from various sides, including law enforcement and local gangs. Through her journey, the narrative addresses critical topics such as family dynamics, diversity, and the struggle for justice, making it a significant contribution to contemporary juvenile fiction.
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8 starred reviews · Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best · William C. Morris Award Winner · National Book Award Longlist · Printz Honor Book · Coretta Scott King Honor Book · #1 New York Times Bestseller!
“Absolutely riveting!” –Jason Reynolds
“Stunning.” –John Green
“This story is necessary. This story is important.” –Kirkus (starred review)
“Heartbreakingly topical.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A marvel of verisimilitude.” –Booklist (starred review)
“A powerful, in-your-face novel.” –Horn Book (starred review)
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.
Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.
But what Starr does–or does not–say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.
Want more of Garden Heights? Catch Maverick and Seven’s story in Concrete Rose, Angie Thomas’s powerful prequel to The Hate U Give.
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