The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas What it's about: The timely novel (one of our favorites of the year) tells the story of young Starr Carter, who witnesses her best friend being killed at the hands of a police officer. Who's starring: Amandla Stenberg is playing Starr, Regina King will play her mother, and Anthony Mackie, Common, and Issa Rae all costar. Release date: TBD Image Source: Everett Collection