This year's "Peoria Reads" book is "The Hate U Give," a story about a black teenage girl whose friend is shot and killed by a white police officer.
Tim Shelley sat down with Peoria Public Library Deputy Director Roberta Kolscielski and Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell to talk about "The Hate U Give," and what they hope the community gets out of conversations about the book.
Listen to the full book chat on "The Hate U Give."
Book talks and other events about "The Hate U Give" are scheduled throughout the month of March. Go to peoriareads.org for more information.
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