Angie Thomas’s “The Hate U Give,” a best-selling book and film adaption, weaves together action, comedy, friendship and romance while touching on prevalent forms of racism deeply rooted in ...

“The Hate U Give” was one of the most highly recommended books by local educators. (Courtesy of Harper Collins Publishers) ...

The teacher whose social justice lesson includes the book said her plan follows state English-language arts standards and doesn’t contradict any major age guidance.

No easy answers come forward, but you’ll treasure the characters who ring true and deserve to live their best lives.

The last line in "The Hate U Give" reinforces the book's central themes of racism, injustice, and the power of one's voice to effect change.

About 55% of challenges were for books about people of color, such as "The Hate U Give" and "The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie.

“The Hate U Give” proves the importance of young adult novels for anyone who ever doubted the genre’s value.

“The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas examines racism & police shooting of a Black man and was banned book at Jackson MS library.

Angie Thomas, author of "The Hate U Give," shares her book recommendations for this year's Independent Bookstore Day.

The title is a reference to Shakur’s book of poems, The Rose that Grew from Concrete. The novel follows Maverick, Starr’s father in The Hate U Give, as a 17-year-old gang member.