Angie Thomas Books in Order

Angie Thomas is a renowned author born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, where her Southern roots continue to influence her writing. A former teen rapper, Thomas has also pursued higher education, earning a BFA in Creative Writing from Belhaven University. Her passion for hip-hop culture has also earned her an unofficial degree in the genre. A highly acclaimed writer, Thomas's work has garnered significant recognition, including the prestigious Walter Dean Myers Grant in 2015 from We Need Diverse Books. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, The Hate U Give, sparked a global phenomenon upon its release in 2017 and was acquired by Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins in a highly competitive 13-house auction. The novel's film rights have been optioned by Fox 2000, with George Tillman set to direct and Amandla Stenberg attached to star.