About the Author
Angie Thomas
ISBN 9781406372151
Rs. 640
Walker Books
The Hate U Give
Who it's for: Young adult readers and adults interested in social issues
Starr Carter, a sixteen-year-old, navigates two distinct worlds: her impoverished, predominantly Black neighborhood and a wealthy, suburban private high school. This delicate balance shatters when she witnesses the fatal police shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil. As the sole witness, Starr's testimony has the potential to expose uncomfortable truths, threatening her personal safety and the stability of her community.Why You Should Read? Explores themes of racial injustice, police brutality, and activism through a young adult perspective. Provides insight into the complexities of identity, community loyalty, and seeking justice. Offers a powerful and timely narrative inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Features a strong, relatable protagonist navigating difficult moral choices.
Highlights
- Young adult novel about a police shooting and its aftermath
- Explores racial injustice and police brutality
- Protagonist navigates two worlds: poor Black neighborhood and wealthy private school
- Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement
- Longlisted for the National Book Awards
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It follows Starr Carter, a sixteen-year-old who witnesses the fatal police shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, and must decide whether to testify, risking her safety and community stability.
What themes does it explore?
It explores racial injustice, police brutality, activism, identity, community loyalty, and seeking justice.
Is it based on a real movement?
The narrative is inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, though it is a work of fiction.
Who is the protagonist?
Starr Carter, a sixteen-year-old who lives in a poor, predominantly Black neighborhood but attends a wealthy, suburban private high school.
What awards has it received?
It was longlisted for the National Book Awards.