The Hate U Give American Classics Edition // A Printz Honor Winner

Nearly 3 Million Copies Sold 8 starred reviews William C. Morris Award Winner National Book Award Longlist Printz Honor Book Coretta Scott King Honor Book #1New York TimesBestseller

Simply beautiful to read.The Hate U Giveis an outstanding debut novel and says more about the contemporary black experience in America than any book I have read for years, fiction or non-fiction. – Alex Wheatle,The Guardian

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, HarperCollins is proud to present this library of American classics drawn from our storied catalog. A phenomenal #1 bestseller that became a symbol for a searing moment in the fight for justice in America,The Hate U Giveis a heartrending, boldly original, unforgettable chronicle of a vital chapter in our nations storyand has cemented Angie Thomass place as one of her generations most important writers.

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. Khalil was unarmed.

Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalils name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: Whatreallywent down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.

But what Starr doesor does notsay could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.

• A BEAUTIFUL PACKAGE WITH FLAPS:Featuring French flaps and a unique vivid cover design, each book in the collection is published as a deluxe trade paperback that is a part of a stunning series look.
• HARPER COLLINS AMERICAN CLASSICS:This series includes timeless novels, poetry, childrens books, and groundbreaking nonfiction that has shaped American thought, literature, and identity across generations.
• AMERICAS PUBLISHER:Since its founding in 1817, no American publisher has been so entwined in the history of American letters. Our books enrich, challenge, and defined the American spirit.
• AMERICA 250:The HarperCollins American Classics arrive in time for Americas 250th anniversary celebrations.

Angie Thomasis the author of the award-winning, #1New York TimesbestsellingNic Blake and the Remarkablesseries,The Hate U Give,On the Come Up, andConcrete Roseas well asFind Your Voice: A Guided Journal for Writing Your Truth.She is also a coauthor of the bestselling collaborative novelsBlackout,Whiteout,andBreakout. A former teen rapper who holds a BFA in creative writing, Angie divides her time between her native Mississippi, and Atlanta. You can find her online at angiethomas.com.

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publish Date: May 05, 2026
• Pages: 464
• Language: English
• Type: Paperback
• EAN/UPC: 9780063481169
• Dimensions:8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.9 lb Wt
• BISAC Categories: Teens & YA