The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
8 starred reviews · Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best · William C. Morris Award Winner · National Book Award Longlist · Printz Honor Book · Coretta Scott King Honor Book · #1 New York Times Bestseller!
"Absolutely riveting!" --Jason Reynolds
"Stunning." --John Green
"This story is necessary. This story is important." --Kirkus (starred review)
"Heartbreakingly topical." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A marvel of verisimilitude." --Booklist (starred review)
"A powerful, in-your-face novel." --Horn Book (starred review)
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.
Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.
But what Starr does--or does not--say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.
Want more of Garden Heights? Catch Maverick and Seven's story in Concrete Rose, Angie Thomas's powerful prequel to The Hate U Give.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book involves several instances of violence, including the police shooting of an unarmed black teen. It addresses themes of police brutality and systemic racism, which are central to the narrative. The book deals with intense themes such as police violence and the fear experienced by the protagonist, which may be unsettling for younger readers.
Does The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner have violence?
The book involves several instances of violence, including the police shooting of an unarmed black teen. It addresses themes of police brutality and systemic racism, which are central to the narrative.
Does The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner have scary content?
The book deals with intense themes such as police violence and the fear experienced by the protagonist, which may be unsettling for younger readers.
Does The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner have religious themes?
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Does The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner have racial/cultural content?
The narrative is heavily focused on race, particularly the experiences of a black teen witnessing police violence against her community. It critiques systemic racism and discusses the impact of racial identity.
Does The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner have profanity?
The book contains profanity, which has led to it being frequently challenged or banned in schools and libraries.
Does The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner have climate change?
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Does The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner have sexual identity?
The book includes references to sexual situations, such as teens engaging in heavy petting and discussions about sex and condoms. These elements are presented in the context of teenage experiences.
Does The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner have gender roles?
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Does The Hate U Give A Printz Honor Winner have lgbtq+ themes?
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