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The Hate U Give Series

This series offers a powerful and timely exploration of racism, injustice, and police brutality in contemporary America. It centers on a young protagonist caught in the aftermath of a tragic event, forcing her to find her voice and speak truth to power. The narratives are deeply emotional, featuring sharp social commentary and a vital message that resonates widely. Readers are drawn into compelling stories about navigating different worlds and confronting systemic issues.

Concrete Rose
The Hate U Give

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    The Hate U Give

    • 446 pages
    • 16 hours of reading
    4.3(9645)Add rating

    A powerful and brave YA novel about what prejudice looks like in the 21st century. Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a powerful and gripping YA novel about one girl's struggle for justice. Movie rights have been sold to Fox, with Amandla Stenberg (The Hunger Games) to star. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Movie rights sold to Fox 2000 after a heated bidding war. George Tillman Jr is to direct (Men of Honor) and Amandla Stenberg (The Hunger Games) to star. To date rights have sold in 12 territories, with multiple-way auctions in the UK and the US.

    The Hate U Give