Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

Grades 9 – 12

In this prequel to The Hate U Give, 17-year-old Maverick Carter’s life is great – he has a sweet girlfriend and his cousin’s always there for him. Then he finds out he’s a father, and his new born son changes everything. He deals with things the best he can, but is it enough?

Thanks to Netgalley for a review copy of this book.