Do not be quiet!

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter lived between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lived with her family and the suburban high school she attended. When he witnessed his childhood best friend, Khalil, being shot by a police officer, his delicate balance between these two worlds began to unravel because Khalil did not pose any threat.

Before long, Khalil's death made headlines. Some called him a gangster, some even described him as a drug-dealing gang member. Starr's best friend at school even thought Khalil might have deserved it. When it became clear that the police were not very interested in this incident, those who protested took to the streets and turned Starr's neighborhood into a war zone. There was only one thing everyone wanted to know: What happened that night? And the only person who could answer that was Starr.

But what Starr says or doesn't say could even endanger his own life in his fight for justice.

Angie Thomas's debut novel, about an ordinary girl finding herself in an extraordinary situation, explores racism and police brutality;
He tells it with intelligence, courage and unyielding honesty.

"Do not be quiet! “A striking first novel.”
– The Guardian -

“Hate is not only on our agenda, it is also a universal issue. "It highlights issues of culture, society, and womanhood that are as important as Starr's unique voice."
– Entertainment Weekly –

“There are no easily accessible answers in this book. But the novel is incredible for that very reason. "It will make you think long after you've finished it and will spark your desire to talk to others about what you find within its pages."
– Barnes & Noble Teen -

“With over 100,000 copies sold, Don't Be Silent! is a phenomenon in the publishing world. Everyone needs to read it.”
– Teen Vogue –

“Starr's voice captures the reader's attention from the first page… Thomas' story, though heartbreaking, reveals a teenage girl, her loving family, and the strength of her struggle to learn what is right and what is wrong.”
- Publishers Weekly, starred review -

“With its neat yet powerful story told in Starr's natural voice, carefully crafted characters, and complex, realistic relationships, this novel will have readers cheering for Starr. This story is necessary. This story is important.”
- Kirkus Reviews, starred review -

“This first novel of Thomas questions the bonds, ethics, sense of justice and morality of society. Brought to life by Starr's voice, this story explores the layers of two colliding worlds. "It is indisputably an important book and it needs a wide readership."
– Booklist, starred review -

“A striking, magnificent and heartbreaking novel from Angie Thomas that will be among the classics of our time.”
– John Green, bestselling author of Under the Same Star –

“This novel sadly reflects our times and slaps us in the face that a change needs to happen. Do not turn your back on this fight for justice. Stand with Starr.“
–Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of the novel A Little Bit Happy-

“In this first novel, the author has perhaps created one of the strongest characters in young literature of the last decade.”
–Shelf Awareness, starred review-

"Do not be quiet! A masterpiece.”
–The Huffington Post-

“A story that is fearlessly honest and heartbreakingly human. Everyone should read this book.”
– Becky Albertalli, Simon etc. award-winning author of the Homo Sapiens Agenda

“As our fight against police brutality and discrimination continues, Don't Be Silent! delivers the literary slap in the face we need. Incredibly gripping!”
–Jason Reynolds, co-writer of the bestselling All American Boys-

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

Number of Pages: 400

Size: 13.5 x 21

First Printing Year: 2019

Number of Printings: 1st Edition