# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Banned Books Book Club: The Hate U Give
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: In the age of increasing book challenges and bans, we believe it's more important than ever to engage directly with the stories at the center of these conversations. Our new Banned Books Club will explore both classic and contemporary titles that have been challenged or banned, taking time to discuss not only the themes within each book but also why these works so often face opposition—and what may be lost when access to them disappears.

For our third meeting, we'll read The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas. 

About the Book:

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.

Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.

But what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.

Join us on Thursday, May 14, from 6–8pm. We request your RSVP.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilmarnock/banned-books-book-club-the-hate-u-give/200029766906622
- **Event Categories**: sports, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kilmarnock
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 28 W. Church St., Kilmarnock, VA, United States, Virginia 22482
- **lat**: 37.71093
- **long**: -76.38138
- **full address**: 28 W. Church St., Kilmarnock, VA, United States, Virginia 22482

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Banned Books Book Club: The Hate U Give being held?
  - **A:** Banned Books Book Club: The Hate U Give takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 28 W. Church St., Kilmarnock, VA, United States, Virginia 22482.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Banned Books Book Club: The Hate U Give?
  - **A:** Banned Books Book Club: The Hate U Give is organized by The Bookshelf on Church.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Banned Books Book Club: The Hate U Give is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kilmarnock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Banned Books Book Club: The Hate U Give sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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