The Hate U Give #1 : The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give #1 : The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Format: Paperback
Pages: 393
Date of Release: 28 February 2017

Literary awards: National Book Award Nominee for Young People's Literature (2017), Odyssey Award (2018), William C. Morris YA Debut Award (2018), Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Young Adult Literature (2017), Edgar Award Nominee for Best Young Adult (2018), Michael L. Printz Award Nominee (2018), Teen Buckeye Book Award (2018), Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award for Young Adult (2019), Rhode Island Teen Book Award (2019), Evergreen Teen Book Award Nominee for High School (2020), Coretta Scott King Book Award Nominee for Author Honor (2018), Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis for Preis der Jugendjury (2018), Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award (2018), Iowa High School Book Award (2020), Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction (2017), The Inky Awards for Silver Inky (2018), California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Young Adult (2020), Lincoln Award (2019), Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Overall and Older Fiction (2018), Kirkus Prize Nominee for Young Readers' Literature (2017), Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction & for Debut Goodreads Author (2017) and for Best of the Best (2018), Carnegie Medal Nominee (2018), NAACP Image Award Nominee for Youth/Teens (2018), Gateway Readers Award (2020), Oklahoma Sequoyah Book Award for High School (2019), Blogistanian Kuopus (2017)

Discover The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas—a bestselling, award-winning young adult novel that has sparked global conversations on identity, justice, and finding your voice.

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter lives between two worlds—the underprivileged neighbourhood she calls home and the elite suburban school she attends. Constantly balancing these identities, Starr’s life is turned upside down when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil.

As the only witness, Starr holds the truth—but speaking out could put her family, her community, and her own life in danger. Torn between fear and courage, she must decide whether to stay silent or stand up for what’s right.

Raw, emotional, and deeply impactful, this modern classic explores race, inequality, and the power of speaking out—making it essential reading for teens and young adults.

Why Readers Love This Book

• Goodreads Choice Award Winner (2017) – Debut & YA Fiction 
  
• Powerful, thought-provoking and socially relevant story 
  
• Strong, relatable female protagonist 
  
• Explores themes of identity, justice, and courage 
  
• Perfect for teens, book clubs, and school reading 
  

Product Details 

Title: The Hate U Give 
Series: #1
Author: Angie Thomas
Genre: Young Adult Fiction / Contemporary / Social Issues
Reading Age: 14+ years

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