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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.

In the heart of Garden Heights, a predominantly black neighborhood, and the wealthy white suburb of Williamson Prep, Starr Carter navigates two worlds. Her life is divided between her family and friends in Garden Heights and her predominantly white prep school, Williamson Prep. When Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Kahlil, by a white police officer, her life is changed forever.

Starr is thrust into the spotlight as she fights for justice for Kahlil and the people of Garden Heights. She finds herself at the center of a movement, speaking out against police brutality and systemic racism. But Starr's activism comes at a price. She faces threats and intimidation, and her relationships with her family and friends are strained.

As Starr navigates the complex issues of race, class, and justice, she learns the power of her voice and the importance of standing up for what she believes in. "The Hate U Give" is a powerful and thought-provoking story that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it.

Angie Thomas's debut novel, "The Hate U Give," is a New York Times bestseller and has received numerous awards, including the Coretta Scott King Award and the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. Thomas has been praised for her powerful storytelling and her ability to tackle difficult topics in a way that is accessible to young readers.

"The Hate U Give" is a must-read for anyone who cares about social justice and the fight against racism. It is a powerful reminder that one person can make a difference.