The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

The reality of racism in America. Khalil is pulled over for “failing to signal a lane change.” When the police officer claims to mistake Khalil’s hairbrush for a gun, the officer shoots Khalil dead, right in front of Starr. The story that follows is Starr’s fight to honour Khalil, and her fight against systemic racism in America. 

While Khalil’s story is fictional, there are so many TRUE stories that follow the same narrative of “unarmed black person gets killed by police.” George Floyd. Breanna Taylor . . . If you click

here, you will find a sickeningly long list of names. THUG is the truth about white privilege and corruption in the American justice system.

Reading this book, I felt every emotion on the spectrum, but mostly rage. Starr obviously feels that more strongly than anyone, but she manages to turn her rage into a superpower, sharing Khalil’s truth, and fighting racism, through her activism. It’s a must-read (and watch - the film is great too). 

“What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?”

This is a book for anyone who wants to explore #racism #protest

Video review here