Angie Thomas
Angie Thomas
b. 1988-09-20 · From United States- Books
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Angie Thomas is an American author of young adult and middle-grade fiction. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and studied creative writing at Belhaven University, where she earned a BFA. As a teenager she was a rapper who was featured in Right On! magazine.
Her debut novel, The Hate U Give (2017), was acquired by Balzer + Bray in a 13-house auction and debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. She followed it with On the Come Up (2019) and Concrete Rose (2021), and has co-written the ensemble novels Blackout, Whiteout and Breakout with other YA authors.
Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy (2023) is her first middle-grade fantasy.
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Angie Thomas is widely recognized for her impactful young adult novels that address social justice issues and systemic racism, particularly "The Hate U Give," which brought her significant critical acclaim and commercial success.
Yes, "The Hate U Give" was adapted into a critically acclaimed feature film. "On the Come Up" also received a film adaptation.
While many of Angie Thomas's books are standalones, "Concrete Rose" is a prequel to "The Hate U Give," offering background on a character from the original novel. Readers can enjoy them independently or read "Concrete Rose" before "The Hate U Give" for a different perspective.
Angie Thomas primarily writes young adult fiction, but she has also ventured into middle grade with "Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy," expanding her reach to younger readers.