Angie Thomas

In this Oct. 10, 2018 photograph, Angie Thomas, a Jackson, Miss., resident whose book, “The Hate U Give,” has been on a national young adult best-seller list for over 80 weeks, speaks to reporters after signing copies of her book prior to a reception in Jackson, Miss. The receptions honored her writings as well as the coming release of the big screen adaption of the novel. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)