Join the SKYCTC book club Spring 2019 as we read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
Angie Thomas was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2015 she was one of five recipients of the Walter Dean Myers Grant, which was awarded by We Need Diverse Books, a non-profit organization whose goal is to "help produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people." Angie used the grant to buy a computer and wrote The Hate U Give, a YA novel inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Hate U Give is the story of 16 year old Starr, who is the sole witness to the shooting of her friend, Khalil, by a police officer. The ensuing court case gains national attention and Starr must decide what she will say on the witness stand. This book explores the issues of justice, racism, violence, ethics, and morality through Starr's authentic voice.
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| Wednesday, February 27 | Thursday, February 28 |
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Main Campus
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Main Campus
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Glasgow Health Campus
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KATI Campus
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Franklin-Simpson Campus
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| Project Lit Book Giveaways |
| Thursday, March 21 @ 1pm | Main Branch, WCPL (1225 State St.) |
| Friday, March 22 @ 9am | Bob Kirby Branch, WCPL (175 Iron Skillet Ct.) |
| Thursday, March 28 @ 3:45-6:45pm | Downing Student Union Lobby, WKU (1906 College Heights Blvd.) |
| SKYCTC Face to Face Video Presentation & Book Discussion |
| Main Campus: Building F | Conference Room | Wednesday, March 20 | 2-3:15pm |
| Main Campus: Building F | Conference Room | Tuesday, March 26 | 9:30-10:45am |
| Project Lit Book Discussions |
| Monday, April 8 @ 6pm | Main Branch, WCPL (1225 State St.) |
| Wednesday, April 17 @ 6pm | Downing Student Union, Room 3024, WKU (1906 College Heights Blvd.) |
| Monday, April 22 @ 6pm | Shake Rag Barbershop (301 State St.) |
| Meet the Author @ SOKY Book Fest 2019 |
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Presentation by Angie Thomas Saturday, April 27 @ 9am | Knicely Conference Center (2355 Nashville Rd.) Get there early to get a good seat! |
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Book signing* by Angie Thomas Saturday, April 27 @ 10am-3pm | Knicely Conference Center (2355 Nashville Rd.) *Please note that all books signed at SOKY Book Fest must be purchased at the festival. |