The Hate U Give - A Printz Honor Winner

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy prep school she attends. One night changes everything.

When Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed childhood friend Khalil by a police officer, she becomes the only person who knows exactly what happened.

As Khalil's death becomes national news and tensions rise in her community, Starr faces pressure from every direction. Speaking the truth could put her family at risk—but staying silent comes with a cost of its own.

Powerful, emotional, and unforgettable, The Hate U Give is a coming-of-age story about family, friendship, identity, injustice, and finding the courage to use your voice.

Perfect for readers who love: thought-provoking contemporary fiction, powerful coming-of-age stories, family-centered novels, social justice themes, strong female protagonists, and books that spark meaningful conversations.

Themes:

• Coming of age

• Family

• Friendship

• Identity

• Finding your voice

• Community

• Racism and discrimination

• Police violence

• Activism

• Grief and loss

• Courage

⚠️ Content Note: Contains police violence and shooting death, racism, racial slurs, grief, gun violence, gang-related violence, drug references, protests, threats, and other mature themes.

Author: Angie Thomas
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Fiction / Coming of Age
Age Range: 14+
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 480
Publisher: Balzer + Bray / HarperCollins
Publication Date: August 20, 2019
ISBN: 9780062498540