"Once upon a time there was a hazel-eyed boy with dimples. I called him Khalil. The world called him a thug. He lived, but not nearly long enough, and for the rest of my life I'll remember how he died. Fairy tale? No. But I'm not giving up on a better ending." |
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From the moment it was published in February 2017, Angie Thomas' debut novel, The Hate U Give, skyrocketed onto the YA bestseller list, where it's remained ever since. It's also appeared on countless award rosters, curricula, and must-read lists. Now, the movie adaptation is about to hit theaters -- some lucky cities can see it in limited release today, while the rest of us will have to wait until October 19 (or even January 17, for Australians).
Obviously, The Hate U Give needs no promotion, but you can use the fresh groundswell of enthusiasm for this ultra-popular read to help teens in your library find further books to love. Keep scrolling for some THUG-based readers' advisory tips.
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"I can't change where I come from or what I've been through, so why should I be ashamed of what makes me, me?" |
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Use the books on this printable flyer as a starting point for a quick, attention-grabbing display. >>> For further display picks, try these lists: If You Like…The Hate U Give Search: UI 446402 Own Voices: Realistic Fiction Search: UI 445784 African American Teen Lives Search: UI 439783 Contemporary Fiction Selections: Black Teen Lives Matter, by Deborah Taylor Search: UI 446197 Working with a teen reader who's looking for something more specific? Based on their input, try mixing and matching some field code searches using The Hate U Give's story elements: |
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Collection development alert! Don't forget that Angie Thomas' next book, On the Come Up, arrives on February 5, 2019! |
"People are realizing and shouting and marching and demanding. They’re not forgetting. I think that’s the most important part." |
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