The Hate U Give

Firefly & Fern Summary

The Hate U Give follows Starr Carter, a sixteen-year-old who witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend by a police officer and must find her voice to seek justice. This powerful and timely novel explores identity, courage, and activism as Starr navigates two different worlds—her neighborhood and her private school—while grappling with grief and the weight of speaking truth to power. Readers will be inspired by Starr's journey of self-discovery and her determination to stand up for what's right, even when it's difficult and dangerous.