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My students need a classroom set of a novels that are more relatable than some of the classics. This is an opportunity for students to find a sense of self-identity and explore their own world and the society we live in. Angie Thomas' young adult novel, The Hate U Give, speaks to the social issues of our time and expresses the anxieties many of my students have. I want my students to read this book in order to help them contextualize racism and oppression, while also using the text as a vehicle to build academic skills. Additionally, I have requested supplemental books to enhance our reading by allowing us to explore the themes, characters, and social justice issues presented in the novel in a deeper way. These texts will enhance our understanding of the substance of the novel, while also expanding our worldview and ability to make connections to current and historical events. These books will allow students to explore issues surrounding identity, diversity, and justice while highlighting the need for action. My students have a range of abilities and learning styles, and I want to provide the best experience that I can within my own classroom and leave feeling empowered! 鈥淚 truly believe that books create empathy, and empathy is more powerful than sympathy. And I have to believe that if some of our current political leaders read books about black kids as kids, we wouldn鈥檛 have to say, 'Black lives matter' If they read books about Muslim children, we wouldn鈥檛 have to fight against bans. If they read books about LGBTQA youth, we wouldn鈥檛 have to fight for rights. If they read books about Latino children, they鈥檇 talk about building bridges instead of walls.鈥- Angie Thomas (author of The Hate U Give)
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