All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto
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Book Overview
A New York Times Bestseller and the #1 Most Challenged Book in America according to the American Library Association
In a series of personal essays, award-winning author and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue explores their childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia.
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.
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
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1250895561
ISBN13:9781250895561
Release Date:January 2024
Publisher:Square Fish
Length:336 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.3" x 8.2"
Age Range:13 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 8 to 12
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Beautiful flowing work of art.
Published by Pearlnelopy , 1 year ago
Beautiful flowing work about identity, caring for family, and living your life as you are. If nothing else, just read the intro, you won’t be able to put it down. For high school and up. A story about changing what you can, acceptance of self, and how to be safe. I read this in one sitting. Similar book: “Gender Queer”
Beautiful Story
Published by Rhonda Newsom-Floyd , 4 years ago
This is about a young man's coming of age as a black, queer man in a world that he had to make his place. He had a beautiful grandmother that supported him as did his family. He discusses the issues he faced and conquered in amazing grace!
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The ALA's Top 10 Most Challenged Books in 2021
Published by Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 17, 2022
Attempts to ban books in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2021. This information comes from the American Library Association, which has been tracking book challenges for the past two decades.
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