The Hate U Give: A Printz Honor Winner

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas follows sixteen-year-old Starr Carter, who navigates life between her poor neighborhood and an elite prep school. Her world is shaken when she witnesses the police shooting of her unarmed childhood friend, Khalil. As the incident becomes a national headline, Starr faces pressure from protesters, authorities, and criminals, while struggling with whether to speak out. Her choices carry immense personal and community consequences. The novel explores racism, injustice, and the courage it takes to stand up for truth.