The Hate U Give (The Hate U Give, #1)
by Angie Thomas
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A teenage girl witnesses a fatal police shooting and must decide whether to speak out, facing danger and societal pressure.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic interest develops between Starr and Chris.
The book depicts a police shooting and its violent aftermath.
Profanity, including 'damn' and 'hell,' is used frequently.
No blasphemous content is present.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story contains moments of intense fear and danger.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on social and racial issues.
Police officers are portrayed negatively in the shooting incident.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceStarr shows immense courage in speaking truth to power.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Family loyalty and community support are strong themes.
Themes of justice and speaking out are central.
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