#1 New York Times Bestseller · Winner of the William C. Morris Award · Printz Honor Book · Coretta Scott King Honor Book · National Book Award Longlist
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter navigates two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the elite prep school she attends. But her delicate balance shatters when she witnesses her unarmed childhood best friend, Khalil, fatally shot by a police officer.
Khalil’s death becomes a national headline. Some call him a thug, a drug dealer, a gangbanger. Protesters flood the streets demanding justice, while police and local criminals threaten Starr and her family. Starr is the only person who knows the truth about what happened that night. But speaking up could upend her community—and endanger her life.
With 8 starred reviews and praised as “absolutely riveting” by Jason Reynolds, The Hate U Give is a powerful, unforgettable novel about courage, injustice, and finding your voice.
