“The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas is a powerful story about a teenage girl named Starr who lives in a mostly African American neighborhood. She also goes to a school with mostly white students. One day, Starr sees her friend Khalil get shot by a white police officer. This event changes her life completely.
Starr has to deal with her grief and anger while also trying to figure out what to do. She’s afraid of speaking out because she knows it could be dangerous, but she also feels like she has to do something to help her community. The book follows Starr as she struggles to find her voice and fight for justice.
The book explores important topics like racism and police brutality. It shows how these issues can affect people's lives, especially African American people. Starr’s story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, and it will hopefully help you see the world in a whole other perspective.