The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition — Content Guide for Parents
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- ViolenceCentral
- Scary contentSupporting
- Race & cultureCentral
- ProfanitySupporting
- Sexual contentBrief
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- Climate
- Gender roles
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The acclaimed, award-winning novel is now a major motion picture starring Amandla Stenberg, Russell Hornsby, Regina Hall, Anthony Mackie, Issa Rae, and Common.
This hardcover edition features the movie poster art, full-color photos, and Angie Thomas in conversation with Amandla Stenberg and director George Tillman Jr.
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! (60+ weeks on the list!)
"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.
And don't miss On the Come Up, Angie Thomas's powerful follow-up to The Hate U Give.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?
A police officer shoots and kills Starr's unarmed friend, and the story goes on to include a beating, a drive-by shooting, threats from a gang leader and riots. The book includes a frightening, fatal police shooting, threats on people's lives and riots with buildings set on fire.
Does The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition have violence?
Found (Central): A police officer shoots and kills Starr's unarmed friend, and the story goes on to include a beating, a drive-by shooting, threats from a gang leader and riots.
Does The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition have scary content?
Found (Supporting): The book includes a frightening, fatal police shooting, threats on people's lives and riots with buildings set on fire.
Does The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition have race & culture?
Found (Central): The story centers on racism, police brutality and the experience of a Black teenager moving between a Black neighborhood and a mostly white school, including a friend who makes racist comments.
Does The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition have profanity?
Found (Supporting): Adults and teens swear throughout the book, including strong words and a racial slur.
Does The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition have sexual content?
Found (Brief): Teens are shown heavy petting, and there is talk of sex, condoms, teen pregnancy, an affair and a woman who is a sex worker.
Does The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
