Angie Thomas
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#1 NYT Bestselling author - The Hate U Give, Concrete Rose, etc. On the Come Up streaming on Paramount+ . Nic Blake and The Remarkables out now!
Joined February 2014
If you would have told me while querying my first novel that I’d publish all these books, I don’t think I'd have believed you. It’s amazing to see how far the little ideas in my head have come and that all of you have followed the journeys of Starr, Maverick, Brianna, and Nic 1/2
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Every day that Breonna Taylor's killers walk free, it becomes more and more apparent that cops can walk into your home, kill you, and get away with it. If y'all aren't angry about that, I don't know what to say.
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Y'all dumped your trauma on that baby. You better wish him a happy birthday.
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To the Black kids waiting and watching: . You matter. You are loved. You have worth. You have value. Don’t let ANYTHING tell you otherwise.
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A gay Black man won. I love to see it. Seethe, bigots. Seethe.
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For over 10 days now, around half the residents of Jackson, Mississippi have not had running water. And nobody is talking about it on a national scale. I am begging the national media to please pay attention. There is a crisis happening in Jackson.
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Despite what some folks think, Carolyn Bryant isn't too old to be held accountable for Emmett Till's murder.
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Pay attention to how people treat you after you tell them, "No.".
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I'm a black girl from Mississippi who sometimes didn't have lights. Sometimes my family was on welfare. I'm straight from the hood, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. The trailer just dropped for a movie based on a book I wrote. Nothing is impossible. With that, bye Twitter 😂.
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After my mom's childhood best friend left Mississippi as a kid, they lost touch. Mom named me after her and hoped that one day she would find her & reconnect. Today, I found Angela's number & called. She's been searching for my mom too. We're surprising Mom later on Facetime ☺️.
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Today I paid off the mortgage on my house in Mississippi and gave it to my mom. It's hers now and paid for. She cried buckets. Thank you all for making that possible.
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If there was a way to give a "best supporting cast" award to multiple people at once, it should go to the kids on Abbott 😂.
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Today, I met a 7-year-old Black girl who was amazed to know that I'm an author. I showed her my friends, other Black women authors, and her jaw dropped. We look like her, and we're doing what she wants to do. Suddenly, her dreams seemed more possible. Representation matters.
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Gen-Z made themselves heard loud and clear. Now do y’all understand why they’re coming for our books?.
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Y’all have traumatized Elmo. That baby is 3. He doesn’t need to know all of this.
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It's emotionally taxing to have my book(s) banned. But not because they're my books, but because all I can think about is the message it sends to the Black kids who see themselves in my books. They deserve to have their stories told whether it makes you comfortable or not.
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Why do y’all keep ignoring librarians who are saying this only makes things harder for them?? Why??.
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Anyway, I'm gonna do a supernatural/fantasy novel at some point, and it's going to be Black AF.
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I thought about this photo tonight when he spoke of her.
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Nah. Things like this make underprivileged kids think that writing isn't for them.
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Anthony Mackie was in my movie. I talked to him all the time on set and during press. He and my mom talked all the time too. He loved him some her. And even we won't approach him in public 😂.
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There is literally no one for Black people to call when we need help.
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My mom just turned into a little girl again and my heart is full
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Do you know how miserable someone has to be to attack a LIBRARIAN?.
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I hate them for what they have put this woman through. Hate. Them.
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I also want to point out that in this election:. 1. We finally got rid of the Confederate flag (by over 70%).2. We legalized medical marijuana.3. We removed the Jim Crow era electoral college-esque system for governor races. Again, change is possible here.
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Or. Here’s a thought. Promote books by authors of color. Just a thought.
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“At one point, one officer says, "You're acting like a child," to which the girl can be heard responding, "I am a child!". Black children are never seen as children. I’m beyond pissed at this point.
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My mom is about to watch Us for the first time, and I feel like I should document this.
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Writing tip: have a document called “deleted parts.” Anytime you’re writing or editing and delete a line, put it in there. You may find a way to use it later. #amwriting.
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I’m tired of learning new names. I’m tired of Black people becoming hashtags instead of living full lives. I’m tired of the trauma. I’m tired of realizing we aren’t even safe in our own homes. I’m tired. Say her name: #AtatianaJefferson.
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How are they offbeat to a beat they’re creating? How???.
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Mamie Till made sure the world knew what happened to her son. She sat in a court room and listened to him be dehumanized over and over then watched his killers be set free. She endured what no mother should. May she and Emmett rest in peace.
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Update: they’ve been talking for hours and it’s like only a day has passed instead of 50 years. There is already talk of meeting in person even though they live on the opposite sides of the country.
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They talked for over 4 hours. We will be flying out to see her sometime this summer. She was blown away that I’m named after her. She’s heard of my books and movies and had no idea I’m her namesake 😊.
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Protests aren't meant to make you comfortable or uphold the status quo. That's why it's a protest. 🙃.
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After months of waiting (and trolling on my part), I can finally reveal my third novel, CONCRETE ROSE. Set 17 years before THE HATE U GIVE, it follows the story of young Maverick Carter.
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The.Hate.U.Give. Little.Infants.Fucks.Everybody . Thug Life.
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I love how last night’s #AbbottElementary looked into WHY a child was acting out and not just HOW the child was acting out. As funny as it was, it was a reminder that kids need adults to do that more often. @quintabrunson is out here doing God’s work.
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Dear @KyrieIrving, a few months ago I posted about a gym in Jackson, MS that needed a basketball court. You made a donation that allowed them to get one. A local artist put this piece in place so the kids can always see who did this for them. Thank you.
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Google The Fresh Prince of Bel- Air. Tap the car tag at the top right. At some point click the back button.
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I’m convinced we are living in the prequel of a YA dystopian novel.
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Me: *shipping some of my books at UPS*.Guy behind me: I’ve heard about The Hate U Give. Is it good?.Me: I hope so. I wrote it 😂.
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I've said it before and I'll say it again: I can never criticize a YA character for "releasing a breath they didn't know they were holding.". I just released one after 4 years.
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Five years ago today, The Hate U Give was released. I had no idea how much this book would impact people. No idea how many crucial conversations it would start. No idea how much it would change my life. Thank you all for five beautiful years of love and support.
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I'm actually in tears. Never thought anything would change. Wow.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but stop just thinking about that book and start writing it.
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I don’t know who* needs to hear this but read those books you haven’t gotten to yet before you go and buy more.
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Visited a juvenile detention center today. YA authors, please donate paperbacks to your local juvenile detention center. It truly makes a difference.
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Shout out to all of the educators who still had to teach today while all of this is happening.
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I don't know who needs to hear this but it's possible to be optimistic AND realistic at the same time.
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Angela had to run some errands, otherwise, they'd be talking now. Unfortunately, I have to keep this a secret for the next hour or two and IT IS KILLING ME.
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It is truly a privilege to be unaware of the concept known as code-switching and not have to use it to navigate society. Y'all weird AF. See? I just codeswitched.
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Not long ago, I told y’all that we were putting a family in need in my old family home. It will be theirs to own, no renting. Renovations are now 95% complete. Blessed to be a blessing.
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Not a single publication needs to give Linda Fairstein a chance to speak. These men are broken because of her actions. She has done more than enough damage. #WhenTheySeeUsNow.
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We can’t shed tears of relief before we’re mourning again.
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Dear writer,. The doubt never goes away, no matter how successful you are. So why not write anyway? . Signed, your future readers. #amwriting.
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HOLY CRAP! THE HATE U GIVE WON THE BEST OF THE BEST 😭😭😭😭 THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!.
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Thanks for the love everyone! My mom is still grinning this morning. Now she wants me to find her college sweetheart. Lord help me 😂😂😂.
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So, . You said you were going to do something tomorrow, and now today is tomorrow and you still haven't done it.
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I’m so excited to share the official poster for @TheHateUGive and even more excited for you to see @amandlastenberg shine as Starr on October 19th! The movie is nothing short of incredible.
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I don't know what @dawnstaley tells her girls at halftime, but it works every time. My Lord.
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"Did a Black person make this?"."Yeah. @JordanPeele is Black."."Okay. They'll probably be safe then.".😂.
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I'm saddened to hear that a school district in Texas banned #TheHateUGive, but I'm also empowered - you're basically telling the kids of the Garden Heights of the world that their stories shouldn't be told. Well, I'm going to tell them even louder. Thanks for igniting the fire.
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6 years ago today, my life changed forever. Happy birthday, The Hate U Give.
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My grandmother passed in 2010. For a big chunk of my childhood, my mom was her caregiver due to her having Alzheimer’s. It was hard in so many ways, and when she passed we could barely afford to bury her. A headstone was out of the question. I finally got my grandma a headstone
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I think I've reached the point where I can no longer talk about the topics addressed in The Hate U Give. Mentally, emotionally. it's too much. And it's constant. I have a few more speaking engagements, but that's gonna be it for a long time.
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Growing up, my family didn’t have a car. My mom would catch rides often. She would walk to my school events. She would walk to the grocery store, even in bad weather. Yesterday, I bought her a car. Thank you, God, and thank y'all for making my biggest dream come true ❤️.
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Remember how I told my mom she could order whatever she wanted from QVC and HSN on Mother’s Day?. Yeah. She also likes Amazon now and knows my Prime login.
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Four years ago today, I wrote this Tweet. That novel I was so afraid to query was The Hate U Give. @byobrooks responded, I sent it to him, he signed me as a client, and the rest is history. Never imagined that book would change my life. Happy Tweetiversary, @byobrooks 👊🏽.
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Shout out to all the Black girls who love to read and to all the ones who don't simply because their story hasn't been told yet. We've got you.
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Me after seeing @TheHateUGive for the first time. To @George_Tillman, @amandlastenberg, and the entire cast and crew, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Phenomenal is an understatement.
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Support your local indies if you can. Here’s what happened when I pulled up @LemuriaBooks for my curbside pickup 😂
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Happy Juneteenth!. Joy is a form of resistance. May you find some today.
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Hey @Oreo, @ChexMix, @vitaminwater, instead of practically destroying books for social media likes, maybe donate some books to some classrooms in need instead? @DonorsChoose has PLENTY of classes who need books. Just saying.
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We’re renovating my childhood home for a young single mother. I’m already amazed at the progress. She will OWN it. No renting. Home ownership is one key for strengthening our communities. I can’t wait to see the final results.
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Dr. King was only 39 when he was murdered. He didn't get to see 40. We don't talk about how young he was nearly enough.
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The Hate U Give has sold millions of copies. Hahahahahahahahaha.
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Err teachers, please don’t tell your students they’ll get extra credit if an author writes them back. I get hundreds of messages a day via multiple channels. I can’t respond to everything and miss a lot. This isn’t fair to students nor authors.
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