Free to Read - The Hate U Give

Join us for discussions offered by Free to Read, a new book group that focuses on fiction and nonfiction books that have been targeted or restricted in libraries and schools and that may close off readers to people, places and perspectives.

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer.

The Hate U Give is a powerful young adult novel that explores racism and police brutality, addresses themes of identity, activism, and the importance of speaking out against injustice.

Books are available at the Bedford Hills Library, ready for check out.

In partnership with the Antioch Baptist Church, Bedford Hills.