This book was powerful and is needed now more than ever. Angie Thomas does just what Starr learns to do in the book—she uses her voice to speak in the name of justice. The characters and relationships are so well-developed, and Thomas really captures what it’s like for teens growing up in this moment. If you care about racial justice, police brutality, or the fight for equality in this country (or you want to learn more), read this heart-wrenching and impactful story. It will change you.