Angie Thomas

1988

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Biography

Angie Thomas is an American author best known for her debut novel 'The Hate U Give'. Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Thomas developed a love for storytelling at a young age. She drew inspiration from the Black Lives Matter movement and her own experiences to write 'The Hate U Give', a powerful and timely story about racism and police violence. The novel received critical acclaim and became a bestseller, solidifying Thomas as a prominent voice in contemporary young adult literature.