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The Hate U Give: Library Edition — Content Guide for Parents

By Angie ThomasHarperaudio2017-12-01ISBN 978150946576728 pages
The Hate U Give: Library Edition

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Scary content
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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

THE HATE U GIVE is a groundbreaking, thought-provoking debut novel inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, about a teen girl who is the only witness to her friends fatal shooting by a police officer.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Hate U Give: Library Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book addresses police brutality, including the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black teen, and depicts violence such as drive-by shootings and riots. It discusses the impact of these events on the community. The book presents themes of violence and trauma, particularly surrounding police shootings, which may be distressing for some readers. The emotional impact of these events is highlighted.

  • Does The Hate U Give: Library Edition have violence?

    The book addresses police brutality, including the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black teen, and depicts violence such as drive-by shootings and riots. It discusses the impact of these events on the community.

  • Does The Hate U Give: Library Edition have scary content?

    The book presents themes of violence and trauma, particularly surrounding police shootings, which may be distressing for some readers. The emotional impact of these events is highlighted.

  • Does The Hate U Give: Library Edition have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results.

  • Does The Hate U Give: Library Edition have racial/cultural content?

    The central theme of the book revolves around race, specifically the experiences of a Black teen witnessing police brutality and the systemic racism that affects her community. The narrative critiques racial injustice and discusses the Black Lives Matter movement.

  • Does The Hate U Give: Library Edition have profanity?

    The book contains conversational swearing throughout, including words like 's--t', 'f--k', 'ass', and 'bitch'. This use of profanity is noted as significant in discussions about the book.

  • Does The Hate U Give: Library Edition have climate change?

    No themes related to climate activism or environmentalism are present in the search results.

  • Does The Hate U Give: Library Edition have sexual identity?

    The narrative includes mentions of sexual situations such as teens engaging in heavy petting and discussions about sex and condoms. It is noted that sexual content is present but not overly explicit.

  • Does The Hate U Give: Library Edition have gender roles?

    No specific themes related to traditional gender roles or modern feminism are identified in the search results.

  • Does The Hate U Give: Library Edition have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'The Hate U Give'.