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Angie Thomas: A Perfect Evening

Karen, Coordinator of Young Adult Services , Coordinator of Young Adult Services

Brooklyn Public Library hosted New York Times bestselling author Angie Thomas in its Grand Lobby | Photo by Gregg Richards 
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…