Angie Thomas
Angie started rewriting Dr. Seuss books at 4. Now she uses stories to give young people mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors. (Word to Dr. Rudine S. Bishop)Author
With the same passion, creativity, and vision that she brings to readers in her books, Angie is now producing diverse projects for both film and television.Producer
Thomas’ keynotes resonate with the same authenticity, insight, and hope that make her writing so powerful, and give context and background to the culture, politics, and movement that inspired it.Speaker
Whether it’s advocating for diversity in kids lit or being a microphone for marginalized young people, Angie speaks out and inspires others to find their voices.Activist
Angie started rewriting Dr. Seuss books at 4. Now she uses stories to give young people mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors. (Word to Dr. Rudine S. Bishop)Author
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About
Angie Thomas was born and raised in Mississippi, but now calls Atlanta her home. Her award-winning, acclaimed debut novel, The Hate U Give, is a #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture. Her second novel, On the Come Up, is a film on Paramount Plus. In 2021, Angie returned to the world of Garden Heights with Concrete Rose, a prequel to The Hate U Give. Her latest work, Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy, is Angie’s first foray into the fantasy genre.
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Book
This book is no-holds-barred, fly by the seat of your pants (and other methods) trip to the corner of Thrill Street and Wonder Avenue. Nic Blake is amazing!
Kwame Mbalia, author of the Tristan Strong series
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