I had the honor of attending a discussion and interview led by poet and librarian Adeeba Rana with the YA author Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give, On the Come Up). The audience got to know quite a bit about one of their favorite authors and let me tell you that many laughs could be heard that night! Angie and Adeeba went back and forth about relevant topics, especially about speaking one’s truth which really stuck with me. Angie ignited such raw emotion, stringing together a connection in a crowd of individuals so different in age, race, and background. It was truly a magical thing to behold! She was so ruminative throughout the interview, instilling pieces of wisdom into the minds of the youth at the event. The best part of the night was when I got to exchange a few heartfelt words with Angie personally as I got my copy of The Hate U Give signed. I could not imagine a more perfect way to spend an evening.
Check out this list of Angie Thomas readalikes prepared by BookMatch Teen.
This blog post reflects the opinions of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of Brooklyn Public Library.
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