The Hate U Give

16-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: in the impoverished neighborhood in which she lives and in the private school, where she is almost the only black woman. When Starr's best friend Khalil is shot dead by a police officer in front of her, she becomes the center of public attention. Khalil was unarmed. Soon there will be nationwide reports of his death; many brand Khalil as a gang member, others take to the streets in his name. The police and a drug lord put pressure on Starr and her family. What really happened that evening? The only one who can answer that is Rigid. But her answer would endanger her life ...