Angie Thomas
6 SeriesAngie Thomas is an American author renowned for her novel, "The Hate U Give," which won the William C. Morris Award and was named a Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best. The book was adapted into a major motion picture featuring Amandla Stenberg, Algee Smith, and KJ Apa.
In Angie Thomas's "On the Come Up," sixteen-year-old Bri aspires to be a rapper despite her challenging circumstances: the loss of her father, her family's financial struggles, and her tarnished reputation. She channels her emotions into a powerful song that unexpectedly goes viral. However, the song's popularity stems from controversy, thrusting Bri into the center of a public dispute. As she navigates the complexities of fame and scrutiny, Bri must fight to control her narrative and pursue her dreams on her own terms.
