The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give tells the story of Starr Carter–both during the moment when her best friend Khalil is killed by a police officer, and during the challenging experiences that follow. After witnessing Khalil’s murder, Starr has important decisions to make about speaking out and sharing her story with her family, her community, and the nation. As Starr deals with talking to police officers and the district attorney, she must also navigate the challenges of existing in two worlds–her working-class neighborhood and the world of privilege she witnesses at school. She decides not to tell any of her friends about witnessing Khalil’s murder, causing a fracturing in her relationships. As Starr manages her grief over the murder of her friend and the violence and fear her community faces, she comes into her own as a budding activist who uses her voice to speak out against injustice.