How Books Can Change Lives | Angie Thomas Interview | The Hate U Give

I got to interview Angie Thomas for The Hate U Give! I loved the book and the film, and jumped at the chance to ask her more about her experience meeting readers, working on the film and her inspiration behind the book. Enjoy! #TheHateUGive
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[@catiehopkins13]

I LOVE how Angie said that just because something is specific doesn’t mean it can’t be universal. It sums up so much of why we love to read! And also, especially as an American, that sums up part of why this story is so important. And I feel like it being written for the young black community makes an even stronger impact. White people, like myself, get to see this specific story and understand that even if that isn’t our personal reality, it is the reality of our nation and for the people of color that we love. Great interview

[@leenanorms]

Literally just got back from the cinema watching this! SO GOOD. And superb interview x x x

[@booksandquills]

Yassss so glad you've seen it! Thanks boo ❤️

[@natureasintended]

Check out my anti-racism page. It references Roll Of Thunder Hear My Cry in the about info

[@jasminholzhaus1546]

@Peter Kelner klkkkkkkkk k looking ok tw will see it tomorrow

[@evareyes4139]

I'm writing an essay on her for school because she is such an inspiration!!!

[@fantasticmagical]

So cool to see Angie doing such amazing things. She’s making Mississippi proud!

[@DontStopReadin]

Angie is such an inspiration to me. I absolutely adore her.

[@LaurenAndTheBooks]

She is such a force, love her and can't wait to watch the film!

[@BasicallyBrittx]

Such an amazing interview! So interesting to hear all of her stories with fans and people who've read the book. She seems like such a lovely person!

[@marialobo8167]

i'm literally writing my thesis on her she's saving me

[@chinesedragon8108]

how did it go?

[@rollypayes1237]

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is a compelling novel that explores deep into the themes of racism and Starr Carter (the main character) facing prejudice and discrimination from the white society. The book explores deeper into the subject of racism through stereotypes against black people, your identity and your blackness. This story is truly shocking but a remarkable book as we really get to experience the brutality and reality for young sixteen year olds. This is because Angie Thomas allows us to put ourselves in the shoes of someone facing all these issues or in a similar situation. The Hate U Give is set in America, the poor black neighbourhood of Gareden Heights where Starr Carter lives. Yet coming from this neighbourhood she attends a predominantly white white school called Williamson prep, already seen as unequal. It was when her best childhood friend Khalil was shot and killed by an American white police officer, is when Starr’s voice developed and she started speaking her rights. This book really opened my eyes to these racial issues in America. I believe Angie Thomas was very brave to tackle the very controversial and sensitive topic of race, and I think she did an amazing job with this novel. She portrayed a brutal reality that people now know, need to be solved for more sixteen year old girls like Starr.

[@NanaSry]

really great interview! Can't believe I haven't seen the movie/read the book yet, gosh I need to change that asap!!

[@bzzzz6774]

I'm actually reading this book, thank you so much Angie Thomas you learn me that being black is a power ,not default ♡your book change my life P.S: I apologize if I make mistakes, english is not my native language

[@1516phoebe]

I read the book. So excited for the movie.

[@starwarsprequelsandsequels7582]

i read the book for a work project and i love it.

[@sebastianalexander3268]

Such a wonderful inspiring lady! WE NEED MORE BOOK DIVERSITY!!! I hope you are staying safe, happy and healthy and I hope your and everyone's families and friends are staying safe, happy and healthy too! 😊💖

[@radiantstar]

Such a good interview! I loved the book and the movie!

[@emiliaoutandabout]

And PS: When I was reading The Hate U Give, I kept thinking that it was like a modern version of Roll of Thunder!!

[@Marie-oy1bd]

So, so happy to learn Angie was involved in the film production AND you both give it a thumbs up. Hoping to read this with all of my students!

[@totalanimalsoup]

Sanne, you're a fantastic and thoughtful interviewer, i love watching them! I have this book in my TBR and I need to get on reading it! And I can't wait to see the movie!

[@littlemusic4x]

I get so excited about these great interviews. They are so personal and fun, I will definitely check some of the books out she mentioned. Can't wait to see the film!

[@mrd4518]

Amazing interview, Sanne! I loved the book so much and can't wait to go see the film. It doesn't come out until January in my country though :(

[@purposebehindthepen]

As a fellow author, I can't wait to meet Angie Thomas oneday.

[@HaleyPatriciaASMR]

Angie is so lovely! Her books are amazing

[@ofwanderlust]

Absolutely amazing interview, I’m heading to the theatre this weekend

[@nmoney6655]

Insane because I actually was 13 when I witnessed my first riot: I remember because it was 2015 and it for Freddie Gray and I was sitting at home with my brothers watching everything go down because I was in my room with my brothers because our rooms were upstairs so I remember my parents staying up all night with every knife in the house waiting for someone to break in

[@KarisGorst]

i saw the film last week and loved it!!! this interview was so lovely as well ❤️

[@jasminexbishop]

i'm going to go out & buy this book ASAP !!! i've heard about it in passing before but i've finally finished my exams & it's time to start reading for fun again :))

[@bookishshenanigans4769]

Really great interview! Planning on reading it really soon so I can see the film.

[@MissEllolisoss]

Read the book last year and loved it!! Definitely watching the movie as well!

[@emiliaoutandabout]

Loved the interview! This book is so amazing, everyone should read it!

[@shrutirao1700]

She's such a sweet person

[@minieboisvert367]

The book highly impacted me and I was worried they would butcher the movie, but fortunately I loved the movie so much that it moved me to tears ! (it never happens, so I know it's GOOD) Thank you for your contribution to the world, Angie.

[@GenerationNextNextNext]

Well, aside from the colorism issue, it wasn't butchered too much.

[@jade3002]

The hate u give is my favourite ever movie and book, it is so inspirational and powerful to so many people out there where actual real life problems are represented and talked about further. Being white I feel iffy to express my love for topics like this because I’ve never been put into these horrible situations. However to anyone who has , you are incredible and strong beyond belief .

[@MaryAmongStories]

great interview! so fun to hear these stories ^^

[@Georgesmomsu]

So so cool! I was really pleased with the movie. You just never know - and I felt they really did it justice.

[@frances5947]

this interview was the best I've ever seen

[@ayeshaakhtar4727]

I’ve red the hate U give. It was so good. Angie thomas writes the best books. ❤❤❤. I love learning about justice and Black Lives Matter. I am interested in reading the book again ❤❤❤❤❤

[@casscutting1573]

I would die to meet her. She is such beautiful person inside and out.

[@virajramsamy6844]

Very proud of u.... With love from Mauritius.

[@عبسي-خ7س]

Anyone else here from homework🤣🤣🤣

[@charlottesreadsthings211]

The Hate U Give movie is honestly the adaptation this book deserved. Just as thought-provoking.

[@lunalou7306]

We are reading it in my english class rn but i really love that book

[@DuluthTW]

Great interview. Thanks for sharing!

[@arrileatoni]

YES! I read The Hate U Give a few month ago and I'm so excited to see the movie.

[@kalinshelby3606]

I love this book so much

[@ismailyusuf3957]

my congrats on this amazing and touching book

[@latinabonita2984]

Loved the book!!

[@frankstudent]

Fantastic interview!

[@carixchr2303]

Such an inspiring person 🥰

[@jem2627]

This was so lovely xx

[@angelicvoice1729]

Great video!!

[@treylieuscurry]

I’m sitting here reading this woman’s book not even knowing who she is.

[@EviEhvee]

Good job

[@harjotkaur3497]

Anyone frm india

[@GenerationNextNextNext]

I wish she had a better excuse for why the lead cast in her movie was lighter-skinned than the book cover.

[@bedgown]

I think she was having some of the same issues Rick Riordan did when he first released Percy Jackson. Your debut book is a hit and now some company wants to make a movie of it! But you’re not an “experienced enough” author to make a big decision on the actors and the way the movie goes

[@rollypayes1237]

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is a compelling novel that explores deep into the themes of racism and Starr Carter (the main character) facing prejudice and discrimination from the white society. The book explores deeper into the subject of racism through stereotypes against black people, your identity and your blackness. This story is truly shocking but a remarkable book as we really get to experience the brutality and reality for young sixteen year olds. This is because Angie Thomas allows us to put ourselves in the shoes of someone facing all these issues or in a similar situation. The Hate U Give is set in America, the poor black neighbourhood of Gareden Heights where Starr Carter lives. Yet coming from this neighbourhood she attends a predominantly white white school called Williamson prep, already seen as unequal. It was when her best childhood friend Khalil was shot and killed by an American white police officer, is when Starr’s voice developed and she started speaking her rights. This book really opened my eyes to these racial issues in America. I believe Angie Thomas was very brave to tackle the very controversial and sensitive topic of race, and I think she did an amazing job with this novel. She portrayed a brutal reality that people now know, need to be solved for more sixteen year old girls like Starr.

[@nmoney6655]

I was 13 witnessing something similar to what Starr witnessed and I never thought of it as necessarily a bad thing because it wasn’t it just was what it was