Bøger af Angie Thomas

THE HATE U GIVE mit Reading questions onlineDas macht Lektüren vom Edulit Verlag besonders: englischer Originaltext mit Annotationen, Hintergrundinformationen und begleitenden Reading questions online. Inhalt:Die 16-jährige Starr lebt in zwei Welten: in dem verarmten Viertel, in dem sie wohnt, und in der Privatschule, an der sie fast die einzige Schwarze ist. Als Starrs bester Freund Khalil vor ihren Augen von einem Polizisten erschossen wird, rückt sie ins Zentrum der öffentlichen Aufmerksamkeit. Khalil war unbewaffnet. Bald wird landesweit über seinen Tod berichtet; viele stempeln Khalil als Gangmitglied ab, andere gehen in seinem Namen auf die Straße. Die Polizei und ein Drogenboss setzen Starr und ihre Familie unter Druck. Was geschah an jenem Abend wirklich? Die Einzige, die das beantworten kann, ist Starr. Doch ihre Antwort würde ihr Leben in Gefahr bringen ... Hintergrundinformationen in der Textausgabe: About the authorAfrican-American Vernacular EnglishDid you know ...? Facts about rap and hip hopThe Fresh Prince of Bel-AirReferences to African-American history Themenschwerpunkte: African American Experience; Black Lives Matter, discrimination; identity; police violence, racism, USA Geeignet als Schullektüre: ab Jahrgangsstufe 11Zu diesem Roman ist ein umfangreiches Unterrichtspaket beim Edulit Verlag erhältlich. Bestandteile sind:Einführung: Vorstellung des Romans und der HauptcharaktereUnterrichtsmaterial: praxisorientierte und abwechslungsreiche Unterrichtsvorschläge sowie Ideen für einen digitalen UnterrichtFragen zum Text: offene Verständnisfragen und multiple-choice questionsLeistungsmessung: Reading, Listening, MediationWeiterführung: Zusätzliche Ideen für die Behandlung des Romans

This paperback box set of Angie Thomas's #1 New York Times bestsellers The Hate U Give and Concrete Rose makes a great holiday or graduation gift.Two generations of the Carter family coming of age in the world of Garden Heights and defying expectations to forge their own paths.The Hate U GiveWilliam C. Morris Award Winner · National Book Award Longlist · Michael L. Printz Honor Book · Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookI'll never give up. I'll never be quiet. I promise.Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer.This paperback edition includes a foreword from actor Amandla Stenberg and an antiracism guide. Concrete RoseBeauty can come from much of nothing.Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood.If there's one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it's that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad's in prison.4 starred reviews * ?A heartfelt exploration of Black manhood and the power of possibility.? (People magazine)

★ "This amazing outpouring of strength and honesty offers inspirational personal accounts for every reader who wonders what to do when everything seems impossible." --Booklist, starred reviewA 2019 Texas Topaz Reading List SelectionA Junior Library Guild SelectionHope is a decision, but it is a hard one to recognize in the face of oppression, belittlement, alienation, and defeat. To help embolden hope, here is a powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories that speak directly to teens and all YA readers. Featuring Angie Thomas, Marie Lu, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan, Libba Bray, Jason Reynolds, Renée Ahdieh, and many more!"The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood."--Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.We all experience moments when we struggle to understand the state of the world, when we feel powerless and--in some cases--even hopeless. The teens of today are the caretakers of tomorrow, and yet it's difficult for many to find joy or comfort in such a turbulent society. But in trying times, words are power. Some of today's most influential young adult authors come together in this highly personal collection of essays and original stories that offer moments of light in the darkness, and show that hope is a decision we all can make. Like a modern day Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul or Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens, Hope Nation acknowledges the pain and offers words of encouragement.Authors include: Atia Abawi, Renee Ahdieh, Libba Bray, Howard Bryant, Ally Carter, Ally Condie, Christina Diaz Gonzales, Gayle Forman, Romina Garber, I. W. Gregario, Kate Hart, Bendan Kiely, David Levithan, Alex London, Marie Lu, Julie Murphy, Jason Reynolds, Aisha Saeed, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Jeff Zentner, and Nicola Yoon.Praise for Hope Nation:"A salve when days are bleak."--Kirkus Reviews"An important and inspiring read for thoughtful teens."--School Library Journal

SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD STARR CARTER moves between two worlds: the poor black neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend, Khalil, at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.Soon afterward, Khalil's death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Starr's best friend at school suggests he may have had it coming. When it becomes clear the police have little interest in investigating the incident, protesters take to the streets and Starr's neighborhood becomes a war zone. What everyone wants to know is: What really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does?or does not?say could destroy her community. It could also endanger her life.Angie Thomas's searing debut about an ordinary girl in extraordinary circum-stances addresses issues of racism and police violence with intelligence, heart, and un-flinching honesty.This collector's edition of the acclaimed, award-winning novel contains a letter from the author; the meanings behind the names; a map of Garden Heights; fan art; the full, original story that inspired the book; and an excerpt from On the Come Up.

En samling af seks forbundne kærlighedshistorier blandt tolv unge - fyldt med charme, humor og hjertevarme.En hedebølge forårsager en strømafbrydelse, der efterlader New York City i mørke. Og imens byen bliver kastet ud i kaos, opstår en hel ny form for elektricitet Et første møde.Langvarige venskaber.Bitre ekskærester.Og måske begyndelsen på noget nyt.Når lyset går ud, afslører mennesker deres hemmeligheder. Kærligheden blomstrer, venskaber forandres og nye muligheder opstår.Seks anmelderroste og prisvindende amerikanske forfatterstjerner hylder den uforglemmelige magi, man kan finde i en ulidelig varm stjernenat i storbyen.

 In this guided journal, #1 New York Times bestselling author Angie Thomas shares advice and best practices for developing a true-to-you writing Project.Includes step-by-step craft tips, writing prompts, and exercises for:Discovering story ideas Creating memorable characters Realizing your setting Shaping your story Writing your "zero draft" And more! With 24 illustrated inspirational quotes from Angie's acclaimed novels The Hate U Give and On the Come Up, and plenty of blank pages for your own words, Find Your Voice will ignite your creativity and help you bring your own unique stories to Life. 

The Hate U GiveSixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. On the Come Up Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill. But it's hard to get your come up when you're labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral...for all the wrong reasons.

Concrete Rose giver os forhistorien til Angie Thomas stærke debut om pigen Starr: The Hate U Give. Vi er tilbage i Garden Heights og følger denne gang Starrs far, Maverick Carter. Maverick er søn af en bandeleder, som nu sidder i fængsel. For at hjælpe sin mor økonomisk dealer han stoffer for The King Lords. Det er sådan, han har lært at tjene sine penge. Der er styr på det meste - lige indtil Maverick finder ud af, at han skal være far. Hvordan handler man stoffer, gør skolen færdig og passer sit barn på samme tid? Det kan Mav ikke, så da han får mulighed for at komme ud af The King Lords og stofferne, tager han den. Men King Lords-blodet løber i hans årer, og loyalitet, hævn og ansvar er ved at æde Mav op. Særligt da en nær ven bliver slået ihjel. YA-fænomenet Angie Thomas er tilbage med en stærk fortælling om at være en ung, sort fyr fra ghettoen i USA med alt, hvad det indebærer af social uretfærdighed. Concrete Rose er en roman om at kæmpe for sit værd i en verden, hvor ingen regner en for noget.

Write fearlessly. Write what is true and real to you.Bestselling, award-winning author Angie Thomas brings her talents to this essential creative writing journal. From initial idea to finished draft, Angie shares her thoughts, advice and best practices on developing a true-to-you writing project.Packed full of step-by-step tips, writing prompts and exercises for:· Discovering story ideas· Creating memorable characters· Realizing your setting· Shaping your story· Getting feedback from others· And more!With 24 illustrated inspirational quotes from Angie's acclaimed novels The Hate U Give and On the Come Up, and plenty of blank pages for your own words, Find Your Voice will ignite your creativity and help you bring your own unique stories to life. A must-have for aspiring writers and Angie fans.

Title: Hate U Give Collector's Edition, Author: Angie Thomas, Publication Year: 2018-09-04, Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS, Language: eng

Den længe ventede 2er fra Angie Thomas, hvis stærke debut The Hate U Give blev en international bestseller, som også er blevet filmatiseret.16-årige Bri er fast besluttet på at blive en af tidens ­allerstørste rappere. Eller i det mindste vinde sit første rap­-battle.Som datter af en legendarisk undergrundsrapper, der døde lige før sit store gennembrud, har hun et par store sko at fylde ud. Men det er svært at ­komme fri af ghettoen og opnå respekt og succes, når man ­samtidig skal kæmpe mod folks fordomme.Og det gør det ikke nemmere, at køleskabet derhjemme er tomt, fordi ens mor er blevet arbejdsløs. Så Bris første sang bliver fuld af vrede og frustration, og sangen går viralt - men af helt forkerte grunde En fortælling om at kæmpe for sine drømme - imod alle odds. Og om at være tro mod sig selv og ikke give efter for hverken fordomme eller forventninger.