Angie Thomas: Biography
Angie Thomas was born on September 20th, 1988 and is currently 35 years old. Angie Thomas was born in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. Thomas attended Belhaven University where she received a Bachelor of Arts.
Angie Thomas is the author of The Hate U Give series which currently consists of 2 novels. The The Hate U Give series started in 2017 with the novel The Hate U Give. The most recently released novel in The Hate U Give series was Concrete Rose which was released in 2021. There are no upcoming novels for The Hate U Give series.
Angie Thomas has also written the Blackout series which has 2 books including Blackout and Whiteout.
Angie Thomas: Awards & Accolades
Thomas' books have won multiple awards, The Hate U Give won the Goodreads Awards, Best Debut Goodreads Author, in 2017 as well as the Goodreads Awards - Best Young Adult Fiction in 2017, Goodreads Awards - Best of the Best in 2018, British Book Awards - Children's Book of the Year in 2018, Audie Award - Best Female Narrator in 2018.
Angie Thomas books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Hate U Give was nominated for the Kirkus Prize, Best Young Readers' Literature, in 2017 as well as the Los Angeles Times Book Prize - Best Young Adult Literature in 2017, Edgar Award - Best Young Adult in 2018, Coretta Scott King Awards - Coretta Scott King Book Awards in 2018. On the Come Up was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2019 as well as the Kirkus Prize - Best Young Readers' Literature in 2019. Concrete Rose was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2021.
Angie Thomas: TV/Movies Based on Books
Angie Thomas' debut novel The Hate U Give was adapted into a film of the same name and produced by Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Robert Teitel, and George Tillman Jr. who directed the film as well. Regina Hall starred as Lisa Carter, K.J. Apa as Chris Bryant, Anthony Mackie as King, and the rapper known as Common starred Carlos. The film began a limited release in the United States on October 5, 2018, and then released worldwide on October 19. Kian Lawley was originally set to play as Chris Bryant but was later recast after a video of his use of racially offensive slurs resurfaced, a month later the role was given to K.J. Apa. The film was nominated for and won numerous accolades including the BET Award, NAACP Image Award, and the Teen Choice Award among others.
Her novel On the Come Up has been adapted into a film by the same name and directed by Sanaa Lathan who also stars in the movie. The movie also stars Noa Dior Rucker, and Jamila Gray. The film was released both in limited theaters and on Paramount+ on September 23, 2022.
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Angie Thomas: F.A.Q
When was Angie Thomas Born? How old is Angie Thomas?
Angie Thomas was born on September 20th, 1988. Angie Thomas is currently 35 years old.
Where was Angie Thomas Born?
Angie Thomas was born in Jackson, Mississippi, USA and is American.
What book awards has Angie Thomas won?
The Hate U Give: Goodreads Awards Best Debut Goodreads Author (2017), Goodreads Awards Best Young Adult Fiction (2017), Goodreads Awards Best of the Best (2018), British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year (2018), Audie Award Best Female Narrator (2018).
What was the first book Angie Thomas wrote?
The first novel written by Angie Thomas was The Hate U Give, published in 2017.
What was the most recent book Angie Thomas wrote?
Her most recently released work was The Manifestor Prophecy on April 4th, 2023.
Will there be any more books by Angie Thomas?
Angie Thomas does not have any upcoming novels with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Angie Thomas written?
Angie Thomas has written 7 books. 2 books in The Hate U Give Series, 1 book in the Nic Blake and The Remarkables Series, 1 Standalone Novel, 1 book in the Non-Fiction, 2 books in the Blackout Series.
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