All Boys Aren't Blue
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4.7 • 96 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
This program is read by the author.
In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue explores their childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia.
A New York Times Bestseller!
Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, Today Show, and MSNBC feature stories
From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys.
Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren't Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson's emotionally frank style of writing will appeal directly to young adults. (Johnson used he/him pronouns at the time of publication.)
Velshi Banned Book Club
Indie Bestseller
Teen Vogue Recommended Read
Buzzfeed Recommended Read
People Magazine Best Book of the Summer
A New York Library Best Book of 2020
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020 ... and more!
A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Customer Reviews
Black Queerness at its finest
I’ve had my eye on this book for quite some time now, especially after it made its way to the Banned List. I must say I’m actually upset, but not for the reason you may think.
Like the author I too wanted to write about my experiences as a Black Queer Person growing up, I found myself unable to do so however because I just wasn’t sure how to share my experience with everyone.
I normally don’t throw the word masterpiece around but I’m going to give this book 5 stars. Following the adventures of Matthew this book perfectly incorporates the struggles and feelings that most Black Queer Boys experience throughout there lifetime. While much more issues could still be addressed this book scratches the surface and brings out subjects that were afraid to talk about.
One of the many highlights of this book for me is the positive attitude the family has toward Matthew regarding his Sexuality. More Black Families need to be able to discuss this with their children and help them the best way they can instead of blindly turning to homophobia.
I wish I had this book growing up, it definitely would have been helpful to me to know someone was sharing the same feelings I had.
I definitely recommend this book to all.
Excellent
Loved every aspect of it! It was beyond relatable!!!
Nai’Reads
This story is me. I love it.