Banned Spotlight: The Hate U Give By Angie Thomas

Book banning and challenging is a controversial topic in the literary world. A book with well-written, thought-provoking, impactful content defines its literary merit, a quality that makes reading a book worthwhile. "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas, is a book that has been banned and challenged because of its controversial themes. The book was banned and challenged in Texas, Georgia, Nova Scotia, for the 12th grade curriculum. Although some argue that "The Hate U Give" should be banned due to its depictions of racism, and police violence, the book provides an important voice for marginalized communities and sheds light on harsh realities. Banning the book would limit important conversations about empathy and understanding in our society. The

Many people only scratch the surface of the book, without truly examining its deeper meaning. They often use the examples presented, such as drug use, profanity, and offensive language, and exaggerate them to justify the idea of banning or challenging books like The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. However, the message behind this book about the Black Lives Matter movement and police brutality is crucial in sparking conversation and promoting understanding among young people. The Bluest Eye and The Color Purple have faced challenges or bans. This is because they address controversial issues like dysfunction in a family, child and domestic abuse, and supposed anti-police motivation. However, individuals against such topics may view these books as inappropriate or unsuitable for certain audiences, such as young

As Soumya Tiwari suggests in a book review, "Thomas's writing style is raw and unapologetic, and she does not shy away from using profanity or graphic descriptions to convey the harsh realities of life in the inner city"(Tiwari), Tiwari's review highlights the book's literary merit and the importance of its message. Despite facing censorship in some schools and libraries, "The Hate U Give" continues to resonate with readers and spark essential conversations about social justice and equity. These examples demonstrate how "The Hate U Give" offers valuable insights and contributions to the literary world, and why the idea of banning the book simply due to its controversial themes is in fact wrongly justified. It is essential for readers to have access to literature that explores a wide range of perspectives, including those that may be uncomfortable or controversial. By limiting access to such literature, we hinder our ability to learn and grow as a society. In summary, this book bans and challenges important conversations about empathy and understanding in our