Angie Thomas is an American author known for her impactful young adult novels that address themes of race, identity, and social justice. Her debut novel, "The Hate U Give," published in 2017, became a bestseller and received critical acclaim for its portrayal of a young Black girl grappling with the aftermath of witnessing the police shooting of her friend. The novel has won several awards and was adapted into a feature film.
Thomas's work often draws from her own experiences growing up in a neighborhood similar to the one she depicts in her writing. She has continued to gain popularity with subsequent books, including "On the Come Up" (2019), which focuses on a teenage girl aspiring to be a rapper, and "Concrete Rose" (2021), a prequel to "The Hate U Give" centered on Starr's father.
Through her writing, Thomas aims to amplify marginalized voices and spark conversations about important social issues. Her work has resonated with readers of all ages and has played a significant role in contemporary discussions about race and justice in America.
International phenomenon Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in th...
8 starred reviews ∙ Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best ∙ William C. Morris Award Winner ∙ National Book Award Lo...
This is the highly anticipated second novel by Angie Thomas, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winn...
8 starred reviews ∙ Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best ∙ William C. Morris Award Winner ∙ National Book Award Lo...
Barsk bog om livet i Garden Heights, hvor bandekriminalitet, skyderier og handel med stoffer er hverdag. Historien er fo...
Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018. Winner of the 2018 Silver Inky Award #1 New York Times bestsellerA...