Concrete Rose (Audible Audio Edition): Angie Thomas, Dion Graham, HarperAudio

Maverick Carter is a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of Black boyhood and manhood, set seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give.

Follow Maverick as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a world that expects him to amount to nothing, while struggling with loyalty, revenge, and responsibility.

With a fly girlfriend and a cousin who always has his back, Maverick is determined to take care of his family despite the odds against him.

But when he finds out he's a father, everything changes.

Will he be able to balance his responsibilities and prove himself different? Find out in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood.