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Concrete Rose By Angie Thomas

This is the story of Maverick Carter, father of Starr and Seven from The Hate U Give. Mav is still in high school when he finds out he’s a father. His own father, a legendary gang leader, is in jail, and Mav knows he must change. But change isn’t easy. This remarkable coming-of-age story has characters that will move you and stay with you long after you’ve finished reading. A terrific prequel.

Marilyn, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison