ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

The Hate U Give

Okay, so "The Hate U Give” is a book and a movie about a girl named Starr who lives in a poor black neighborhood but goes to a fancy school with mostly white kids. One day, she sees her friend Khalil get shot by a police officer. This makes her really mad and confused because she doesn't understand why someone would shoot her friend.

Then, people start saying mean things about Khalil and blaming him for the shooting. But Starr knows that he was innocent and wanted to stand up for him. She also starts to realize that what happened to Khalil is a bigger issue about racism and police brutality.

So Starr decides to speak out and tell the truth about what happened. She becomes a leader for her community and inspires others to stand up for what they believe in.

Overall, “The Hate U Give” is a story about being brave and standing up for what's right, even when it's hard. It’s also a story about race relations and the importance of listening to and valuing each other's experiences.