What is the author's purpose of writing "the hate u give" book?

What images do you see in this stanza

You have been given the assignment of speaking about the affects of illegal drug use on youth in america. which of the following types of research is likely not to be necessary while preparing for your speech? a. a government website with statistics on convictions for possession among adolescents under the age of 18 b. a library book about the pharmaceutical drug industry in america c. a recent article from cnn. com about a special home for teenagers addicted to drugs d. a website that provides support for parents whose children are in rehab

How would you write "the fourth of july? " the 4th of july or the fourth of july? are they both grammatically correct?