Angie Thomas was born, raised, and still resides in Jackson, Mississippi as indicated by her accent. She is a former teen rapper whose greatest accomplishment was an article about her in Right-On Magazine with a picture included. She holds a BFA in Creative Writing from Belhaven University and an unofficial degree in Hip Hop. She can also still rap if needed. She is an inaugural winner of the Walter Dean Myers Grant 2015, awarded by We Need Diverse Books. Her award-winning, acclaimed debut novel, The Hate U Give, is a #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture from Fox 2000, starring Amandla Stenberg and directed by George Tillman, Jr. Her second novel, On the Come Up, is on sale now.
Sessions in which Angie Thomas participates
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- Adaptations: Watching Your Story Come to Life On Screen Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Exhibit Hall E)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- 2018 saw movies premiere based on The Hate U Give, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, and Dumplin' and now we're gearing ...
- Discussion
12:45 PM
12:45 PM
- Angie Thomas Autograph — Friday A Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Pigwidgeon Autograph Area
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:15 PM CDT | 30 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possible...
- Autograph Session
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
- How Harry Potter Influenced Us Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Owl Room (D171/173)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- The "Harry Potter Generation" has grown up and some of its members are now adults creating stories of their own. We'll discuss how our lov...
- Panel
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
- Trauma and Healing in YA Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Occamy Room (D170/172)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Reading about a traumatizing experience can be upsetting, but it can also make readers feel understood and can help them heal. Our authors will ...
- Panel
12:45 PM
12:45 PM
- The Truth About Publishing: Author AMA Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Occamy Room (D170/172)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Q&A Session
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
- The Importance and Challenges of #OwnVoices Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Occamy Room (D170/172)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- The #OwnVoices movement advocates for stories about marginalized communities to be written by people who actually fit the description on the pag...
- Panel
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
- Angie Thomas Autograph — Saturday A Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hedwig Autograph Area
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:00 PM CDT | 30 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possible...
- Autograph Session
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- Friendship in YA Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Occamy Room (D170/172)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- For many young adults, the most important relationships in their lives are their friendships. Our panelists will examine their favorite types of...
- Panel
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Angie Thomas Autograph — Sunday A Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hedwig Autograph Area
- 2:00 PM CDT - 2:30 PM CDT | 30 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possible...
- Autograph Session