46 pages 1 hour read

George M. Johnson

All Boys Aren't Blue

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson is a young adult memoir about the author's experiences growing up Black and queer, structured in four parts that chronologically trace their life from childhood to college graduation. Johnson navigates various challenges, including identity crises, family relationships, sexual assault, and coming out, while finding support in family and friends. The memoir addresses racial slurs, racism, physical, and sexual abuse, injury and death, graphic depictions of sexual encounters, bullying and harassment, and anti-LGBTQ+ language and sentiments.

Reviews & Readership

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All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson is a powerful memoir addressing themes of identity, race, and sexuality. Reviewers praise its candid narratives and the author's evocative storytelling. However, some note that its graphic content may be intense for younger readers. Overall, it serves as both a poignant coming-of-age tale and a vital contribution to LGBTQ+ literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All Boys Aren't Blue?

Readers who would enjoy All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson are typically drawn to memoirs that explore identity, intersectionality, and the struggles of marginalized communities. Fans of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates or The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas would find this book impactful and enlightening.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Book Details

Topics

LGBTQ

Race / Racism

Trauma / Abuse / Violence

Themes

Identity: Sexuality

Self Discovery

Relationships: Family

Genre

Modern Classic Fiction

Biography