‘The Hate U Give’ Author Angie Thomas Talks With Here & Now’s Robin Young

‘The Hate U Give’ Author Angie Thomas Talks With Here & Now’s Robin Young

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In this bonus podcast episode of Here & Now, host Robin Young talks with author Angie Thomas about her critically acclaimed debut novel, “The Hate U Give,” young adult fiction and how her experiences as a young black woman inspired the book. The story follows 16-year-old Starr Carter as she navigates two worlds: the poor black neighborhood where she lives, and her upscale suburban prep school.