Book Store The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

🔥 Banned for “profanity” and “anti-police messages.” But let’s be honest — it’s banned because it makes people uncomfortable with the truth.

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: her poor neighborhood and her fancy prep school. But when she witnesses her best friend shot by police, her life explodes. Angie Thomas gives voice to the anger, grief, and power of a generation that refuses to stay silent.

Why it was banned: Strong language, drug references, and a brutally honest look at systemic racism. In other words: reality.

Recommended for: Teens who are tired of sugarcoated stories and want something that hits hard — and stays with you.