The Hate U Give is a powerful urban fiction novel by Angie Thomas. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, the story follows sixteen-year-old Starr Carter, who witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed friend Khalil by a police officer. As Starr grapples with grief, she finds herself torn between speaking up for justice and protecting her own safety. This gripping novel explores themes of racial inequality, identity, and the importance of using one's voice to fight against injustice.