Starr Carter has two father figures in her life in the book “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas: her biological father Maverick and her uncle Carlos. They both have a significant impact on how Starr views the world and makes decisions.

Former gang member Maverick now runs a grocery store in Garden Heights, where they live. Starr and her siblings learn the value of speaking up for themselves and their community from their strict yet loving father. Maverick is devoted to his family and will go to any lengths to keep them safe. Many young men in their neighbourhood, including Starr’s friend Khalil and his son Seven,