You get excited about books that are as powerful and revolutionary as they are humorous.

Inspired by true events, The Hate U Give is a young adult novel that stems from the Black Lives Matter movement. It’s a personal take on police shootings of black teens in the United States. When 16-year-old Starr witnesses a cop murder her close friend, she is determined to fight for justice and truth. Author Angie Thomas delves into the politics and history behind the movement through this powerful teen voice, who combines adolescence and the call for justice – and who made us laugh despite the pain.