Angie Thomas: The Hate U Give & Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set - (Hardcover)

The Hate U Give and Concrete Rose are two powerful and thought-provoking novels that explore the lives of Black teenagers in a world filled with inequality, injustice, and violence.

These books are more than just stories - they are necessary conversations about race, identity, and the fight for justice. The Hate U Give follows the story of Starr Carter, a young black girl who witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend by a police officer.

This book is a heart-wrenching and timely exploration of the Black Lives Matter movement and the struggle for racial justice. Concrete Rose, set 17 years before The Hate U Give, tells the story of Maverick Carter, a young black boy who grows up in a world where he is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and join a gang.

But Maverick has other plans - he wants to take care of his family and help his mother, who works two jobs while his father is in prison. Both books are written by Angie Thomas, a critically acclaimed author who has been praised for her powerful storytelling and ability to capture the voices and experiences of Black teenagers.

The Hate U Give was a New York Times bestseller and won several awards, including the William C.

Morris Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book. Overall, these two novels are a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the struggles and triumphs of Black teenagers in America today.

They are powerful, thought-provoking, and deeply moving - and they will leave you changed forever.