Angie Thomas 2-Book Hardcover Box Set: The Hate U Give and on the Come Up

Discover the critically acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling The Hate U Give and On the Come Up from Angie Thomas in this hardcover box set. A great holiday or graduation gift! FIND YOUR VOICE. MAKE SOME NOISE. The Hate U Give William C. Morris Award Winner - National Book Award Longlist - Michael L. Printz Honor Book - Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book "Absolutely riveting!" --Jason Reynolds "Stunning." --John Green "This story is necessary. This story is important."--Kirkus (starred review) "Heartbreakingly topical."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. On the Come Up Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill. But it's hard to get your come up when you're labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral...for all the wrong reasons. 6 starred reviews * "Thomas continues to hold up that mirror with grace and confidence. We are lucky to have her, and lucky to know a girl like Bri." (New York Times Book Review) This award-winning two-book collection from powerhouse author Angie Thomas explores what it means to stand up in a world determined to silence you: Two Award-Winning Novels: Includes the groundbreaking, critically acclaimed The Hate U Give and its powerful companion story, On the Come Up . Timely Books About Racism: Tackling issues of systemic racism, poverty, and police brutality, these stories are a vital flashpoint for conversations happening across the country. A Call for Teen Activism: Follow sixteen-year-old Starr Carter as she is drawn into activism after witnessing the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil. An Aspiring Rapper's Story: Meet Bri, who dreams of becoming one of the greatest rappers of all time while facing eviction and controversy after her first song goes viral. Unforgettable Characters: Starr and Bri are two of the most compelling and authentic protagonists in modern YA, navigating two worlds and fighting for their futures.

Discover the critically acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling The Hate U Give and On the Come Up from Angie Thomas in this hardcover box set. A great holiday or graduation gift! FIND YOUR VOICE. MAKE SOME NOISE. The Hate U Give William C. Morris Award Winner - National Book Award Longlist - Michael L. Printz Honor Book - Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book "Absolutely riveting!" --Jason Reynolds "Stunning." --John Green "This story is necessary. This story is important."--Kirkus (starred review) "Heartbreakingly topical."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. On the Come Up Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill. But it's hard to get your come up when you're labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral...for all the wrong reasons. 6 starred reviews * "Thomas continues to hold up that mirror with grace and confidence. We are lucky to have her, and lucky to know a girl like Bri." (New York Times Book Review) This award-winning two-book collection from powerhouse author Angie Thomas explores what it means to stand up in a world determined to silence you: Two Award-Winning Novels: Includes the groundbreaking, critically acclaimed The Hate U Give and its powerful companion story, On the Come Up . Timely Books About Racism: Tackling issues of systemic racism, poverty, and police brutality, these stories are a vital flashpoint for conversations happening across the country. A Call for Teen Activism: Follow sixteen-year-old Starr Carter as she is drawn into activism after witnessing the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil. An Aspiring Rapper's Story: Meet Bri, who dreams of becoming one of the greatest rappers of all time while facing eviction and controversy after her first song goes viral. Unforgettable Characters: Starr and Bri are two of the most compelling and authentic protagonists in modern YA, navigating two worlds and fighting for their futures.