Bestselling Book ‘The Hate U Give’ Tackles Police Violence Against Black Teenagers

Duration: 8min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-fiction

The young adult novel The Hate U Give tells the story of a teenager whose childhood friend is shot and killed by a police officer. In the book, now a finalist for a National Book Award and Kirkus Prize, author Angie Thomas addresses difficult topics including race relations, police violence and racial stereotypes. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Alison Stewart spoke with Thomas.

Release date

Audiobook: May 1, 2024

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Bestselling Book ‘The Hate U Give’ Tackles Police Violence Against Black Teenagers

Duration: 8min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-fiction

The young adult novel The Hate U Give tells the story of a teenager whose childhood friend is shot and killed by a police officer. In the book, now a finalist for a National Book Award and Kirkus Prize, author Angie Thomas addresses difficult topics including race relations, police violence and racial stereotypes. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Alison Stewart spoke with Thomas.

Release date

Audiobook: May 1, 2024