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Angie Thomas (born September 20, 1988) is an American young adult author, best known for writing The Hate U Give (2017). Her second young adult novel, On the Come Up, was released on February 25, 2019.
Angie Thomas is the bestselling author of The Hate U Give and On the Come Up, and the producer of their film adaptations. She is also a speaker and activist for diversity and social justice in kids lit and beyond.
May 10, 2024 · Angie Thomas is an American writer whose first young-adult (YA) novel, The Hate U Give (2017), debuted at number one on The New York Times bestseller list, launching her to international fame. In the novel, Thomas tackled such volatile and timely subjects as racism, privilege, and police brutality.
Feb 28, 2017 · A YA novel about a girl who witnesses the police shooting of her friend and faces the consequences of speaking out. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this book by Angie Thomas is a bestseller and a film adaptation.
Learn about Angie Thomas' debut novel The Hate U Give, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Find out the plot, awards, reviews, and how to order a signed copy or the movie tie-in edition.
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The Hate U Give is a 2017 young adult novel by Angie Thomas. It is Thomas's debut novel, expanded from a short story she wrote in college in reaction to the police shooting of Oscar Grant.
