The Hate U Give (Part 2)

08/31/20 • 51 min

This week we continue our discussion of Angie Thomas’ novel “The Hate U Give.” The book follows 16-year-old Starr Carter, a young black woman, who sees her best friend Khalil shot and killed by police in front of her during a routine traffic stop.

Now, we recorded this discussion a few weeks ago, and I want to say that it is heartbreaking that this work of fiction from 2017 is so immediately relevant in our world. It shouldn’t be. But as long as it is, we are proud to be having this discussion and just to make it clear, Popcorn Book Club says Black Lives Matter.

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08/31/20 • 51 min

Popcorn Book Club - The Hate U Give (Part 2)

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Hey there, I'm Dani Schwartz. This is Popcorn Book Club and this week we are continuing our discussion of Angie Thomas's novel The Hate You Give. As always, I'm joined by Jennifer Wright, Cromadanqua, Tian Tran, and Melissa Hunter. This is part two of our discussion, but just to catch you up super quick, the book follows sixteen year old Star Carter, a young black woman who sees her best friend shot and killed by police in front of her during a r

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