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Angie Thomas
Angela Thomas (born September 20, 1988) is an American young adult author, known for her contributions to young adult fiction. She gained international recognition for her novel The Hate U Give (2017) which addresses police violence and racism. Her second young adult novel, On the Come Up, was released on February 25, 2019. Her most recent novel, Concrete Rose, was released on January 12, 2021.
Angie Thomas was born on September 20, 1988, in Jackson, Mississippi, where she was raised.
Thomas was subject to multiple instances of gun violence at a young age. She grew up near the home of assassinated civil rights activist, Medgar Evers, stating that her mother heard the gunshot that had killed him. When she was 6 years old, Thomas witnessed a shootout between gangs.
In an interview with The Guardian, she recounted how her mother took her to the library the following day to show her that, "There was more to the world than what [Thomas] saw that day." This inspired her to take up writing.
In her adolescence, Thomas shared her skills as a rapper, although her career in music was short-lived. She was, however, the subject of an article in Right On! magazine. Thomas went on to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Belhaven University. She was the first Black teenager to graduate from her creative writing course.
Thomas initially planned to write fantasy and middle grade novels, but began developing what would soon turn out to be her first novel while seeking publication for her earlier works. During her time in college, one of her professors suggested that her experiences were unique and that her writing could give a voice to those who had been silenced, thus developing The Hate U Give. After its publication, The Hate U Give was adapted into a 2018 film of the same name by Fox 2000, starring Amandla Stenberg.
The novel was influenced in part by contemporary events involving police violence, which includes the shooting of Oscar Grant , as well as the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, and Sandra Bland.
Thomas cites Tupac Shakur as inspiration for her writing. Especially in invoking a range of emotional responses from her readers. She has also stated that her writing is used to address and challenge social issues and stereotypes.
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Angie Thomas
Angela Thomas (born September 20, 1988) is an American young adult author, known for her contributions to young adult fiction. She gained international recognition for her novel The Hate U Give (2017) which addresses police violence and racism. Her second young adult novel, On the Come Up, was released on February 25, 2019. Her most recent novel, Concrete Rose, was released on January 12, 2021.
Angie Thomas was born on September 20, 1988, in Jackson, Mississippi, where she was raised.
Thomas was subject to multiple instances of gun violence at a young age. She grew up near the home of assassinated civil rights activist, Medgar Evers, stating that her mother heard the gunshot that had killed him. When she was 6 years old, Thomas witnessed a shootout between gangs.
In an interview with The Guardian, she recounted how her mother took her to the library the following day to show her that, "There was more to the world than what [Thomas] saw that day." This inspired her to take up writing.
In her adolescence, Thomas shared her skills as a rapper, although her career in music was short-lived. She was, however, the subject of an article in Right On! magazine. Thomas went on to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Belhaven University. She was the first Black teenager to graduate from her creative writing course.
Thomas initially planned to write fantasy and middle grade novels, but began developing what would soon turn out to be her first novel while seeking publication for her earlier works. During her time in college, one of her professors suggested that her experiences were unique and that her writing could give a voice to those who had been silenced, thus developing The Hate U Give. After its publication, The Hate U Give was adapted into a 2018 film of the same name by Fox 2000, starring Amandla Stenberg.
The novel was influenced in part by contemporary events involving police violence, which includes the shooting of Oscar Grant , as well as the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, and Sandra Bland.
Thomas cites Tupac Shakur as inspiration for her writing. Especially in invoking a range of emotional responses from her readers. She has also stated that her writing is used to address and challenge social issues and stereotypes.
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