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Politics & Government - The Hate U Give: A Printz Honor Winner

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Book Synopsis: 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.

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Experience the gripping and thought-provoking world of "The Hate U Give" - the winner of multiple awards and accolades. This New York Times #1 Bestseller has captured the hearts and minds of readers across the globe, and it's not hard to see why. With eight starred reviews and a host of prestigious literary honors, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a powerful and relevant story.

From the very first page, "The Hate U Give" will grab hold of your emotions and never let go. It tackles important issues that our society faces today, shedding light on the complexities of race, justice, and the power of a single voice. With its stunning prose and vivid storytelling, the book has earned critical acclaim from renowned authors and critics alike.

Follow sixteen-year-old Starr Carter as she navigates the stark contrast between her poverty-stricken neighborhood and the upscale prep school she attends. When tragedy strikes and Starr becomes the sole witness to her best friend's fatal shooting by a police officer, her world is turned upside down. As her friend's death becomes a controversial news story, Starr must decide whether to speak the truth and risk everything, or stay silent and let injustice prevail.

Don't miss out on the chance to delve into the heartbreakingly topical and beautifully written world of "The Hate U Give." To further immerse yourself in this gripping universe, check out the prequel, "Concrete Rose," which explores the story of Maverick and Seven. Take action today and embark on a journey that will leave an indelible mark on your soul.

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