The Hate U Give was Thomas’s debut novel and expanded from a short story she wrote in college in reaction to the police shooting of Oscar Grant. This online event is presented in partnership with Rockhurst University Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Space is limited for the FREE live discussion and you must register in advance to participate. Join and follow the Open Minds Facebook page here after the live event to further explore topics related to the book and to post and share your ideas. Rockhurst English department faculty will post or share book discussion questions inspired from the live discussion following the live event.