The Hate U Give: Global bestselling sensation and multi-award winning YA novel about race, power and prejudice – now a major motion picture

The Hate U Give: Global bestselling sensation and multi-award winning YA novel about race, power and prejudice – now a major motion picture

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The Hate U Give Series

by Angie Thomas

(56 reviews)

Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this powerful classic-in-the-making by Angie Thomas encourages urgent conversation regarding police brutality, systemic racism, and the importance of community activism. This series is a reading great choice for ages 14+.

The Hate U Give depicts sixteen-year-old Starr’s struggle to navigate life and justice following the tragic loss of her best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Being exposed to two opposing communities, the impoverished neighbourhood she has grown up in and the fortunate private school she attends in the suburbs, Starr experiences internal conflict regarding the right way to respond to this tragedy. As the only witness, Starr has the power to use her voice to challenge the corruption that is entrenched in the police force and advocate for her community. However, doing so will position Starr and her family in potential danger, with many people attempting to silence Starr’s truth.

The books that follow in the series have different protagonists, but each continue to encourage readers to interrogate themselves about justice, stereotypes and expectations, and explore the reality of life in the neighbourhood of Garden Heights.

Since its publication in 2017, The Hate U Give has sincerely inspired and moved readers. In response to this reader engagement, the novel was adapted into a film just a year after.

If you would like to read more series that focus on a community of family for teens, check out our blog post on the Best Family and Home Book Series for 13 and 14 year olds.

All The Hate U Give books in order:

Book 1: The Hate U Give (2017)
Book 2: On the Come Up (2019)
Book 3: Concrete Rose (2021)

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The Hate U Give: Global bestselling sensation and multi-award winning YA novel about race, power and prejudice – now a major motion picture

The Hate U Give: Global bestselling sensation and multi-award winning YA novel about race, power and prejudice – now a major motion picture

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The Hate U Give: Global bestselling sensation and multi-award winning YA novel about race, power and prejudice – now a major motion picture

Now a major motion picture, starring Amandla Stenberg No. 1 New York Times bestseller Winner of the Waterstones Children... MoreThe Hate U Give: Global bestselling sensation and multi-award winning YA novel about race, power and prejudice – now a major motion picture

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On the Come Up

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On the Come Up

Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning author New York Times #1 bestselling author The highly anticipated second no... MoreOn the Come Up

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Concrete Rose

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Concrete Rose

No. 1 New York Times bestseller"A powerful and important novel.” Observer "No one else who writes like Angie. Phenomenal... MoreConcrete Rose

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The Hate U Give: Global bestselling sensation and multi-award winning YA novel about race, power and prejudice – now a major motion picture

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The Hate U Give: Global bestselling sensation and multi-award winning YA novel about race, power and prejudice – now a major motion picture

by EquestrianAmy

Great book. Must read for teenagers to understand peoples view on the world. very educational and fun...
The Hate U Give: Global bestselling sensation and multi-award winning YA novel about race, power and prejudice – now a major motion picture

by Snarhooked

This book covers a really important topic and can open the eyes of readers to what it can be like to grow up wary of the police, to be treated differe...
The Hate U Give: Global bestselling sensation and multi-award winning YA novel about race, power and prejudice – now a major motion picture

by WonderMum

This is a must read for adults and teenagers alike. It is wonderfully written. The power of the story really gets you thinking about race and question...