Angie Thomas

Angie Thomas (born 1988 in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American novelist best known for her debut young-adult novel The Hate U Give (2017), which won the William C. Morris Award and was adapted for film. She also wrote On the Come Up and the prequel Concrete Rose, and writes about racial justice and urban life in contemporary youth fiction.

Quotes by Angie Thomas

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You don’t have to be brave every day. Some days you just have to keep going. — Angie Thomas

Resilience Beyond Bravery: Enduring Life’s Everyday Struggles

Ultimately, Thomas’s message allows for self-compassion by normalizing periods of rest and reduced momentum. Life requires us to pace ourselves, recognizing that not every day needs to be defined by extraordinary courage. By accepting the value of ‘just keeping going,’ we cultivate resilience and self-acceptance, ensuring we are ready for the moments when true bravery is needed again. [...]

Created on: 5/6/2025