There are some subtle nods to both THUG and On the Come Up. Lisa, smart, dedicated, and college-bound, acknowledges her role in the conception and her story is as interesting as Maverick's. Lisa, the teen who loved him and is pregnant with Starr, is nicely contrasted with Iesha who loves Seven, but is not ready for the parenting responsibilities. Goodreads synopsis: If there’s one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it’s that a real man takes care of his family. He isn't always perfect and isn't always likeable but he is very real. Thomas masterfully deals with weighty topics like toxic masculinity and stereotypes against black families (especially black men) and young parenthood. He makes mistakes but thanks to his mother's love and the belief Lisa has in him, he slowly starts to make the decisions that put him on the path to the man we know. As THUG did, Concrete Rose will be a catalyst for many important conversations. She does an effective job of showing the mistakes a teen can make and either learn from the experience, as Maverick does, or shy away from the consequences as Iesha, the mother of his first child, Seven, does. Thomas got to wondering more about the man's backstory and hence the novel. Concrete Rose by Candy Rayne(Goodreads Author) 4. This prequel to The Hate U Givewas seemingly inspired by the questions actor Russell Hornsby had about Maverick Carter, the man he played in the film adaptation. Suddenly he has a baby, Seven, who depends on him for everything. I specifically bought the book, so I could be up on the conversation and then make it available in my classroom library. Hes got it all under control - until, that is, Mav finds out hes a father. I could not skip reading this book, given the enthusiasm for Angie Thomas's works among my students. The book of Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas is a great fictional read for those that want a real life to look into how a teen pregnancy and hard times can affect.

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