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All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

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sophiestasyna's review

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4.0

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zluvsreading's review against another edition

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5.0

I've always said it feels so wrong to rate memoirs/biographies because they are so personal and it takes a certain amount of bravery and vulnerability from the author to be willing to share this with the entire world. However, this feels like a solid five stars simply because I loved everything about this and how it was written. This is an important book and I think should be required reading, even if it was difficult/challenging to read at times but that doesn't mean we just don't read it. We just take the time to ask ourselves why it was challenging and have open discussions with others about it.

pre-review: This book spoke to me on so many different levels, my heart hurts.

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alexutzu's review against another edition

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5.0

This was an amazing memoir about intersectionality, suitable for both young adults and older audiences. The author seemed so modest and positive, despite the things he had to fight and that stem from the combination of racial discrimination and homophobia.

Starting on a more lighthearted tone, the book progressed towards darker and emotional topics, covering everything from family to school years. Many things can be learnt from this autobiographical work, as I gained a better perspective on these matters.

Lastly, I really liked the author's attitude about writing this book and choosing its title. He mentioned that it is a story for everyone who would need it, as he did not have something like this while growing up, and quoted Toni Morrison on this matter:

"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it."

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5.0

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betweentheshelves's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective medium-paced

5.0

This is my second time reading this book, for a book club, but this time I read the physical book instead of listening to it. There's so much in here that's written for teens to see themselves, especially Black queer teens, who don't normally get to see themselves reflected in media. Which is why these kinds of books are so important to include in library collections.

Johnson has an easily accessible writing style, and many of their experiences are ones that teens will be able to relate to and learn from. I highly recommend it if you like memoirs!

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thewordsdevourer's review against another edition

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3.0

all boys aren't blue is def an important read, esp for bringing more awareness and visibility to queer ppl own their own terms, in their own voice, here thru the words of george m. johnson.

despite being for younger readers, the memoir deals w/ some heavy themes and subject matter - albeit realistic and necessary ones - and it's unsurprising why many scared and prejudiced adults are averse to the book and have been trying to ban it.

while there are certain impactful and memorable lines thruout, i find the writing juvenile at times, perhaps bc of its younger target audience. the overall book also seems a lil scattered, not as cohesive as it could be, and the ending too abrupt imo. nevertheless johnson's memoir is an important one that sheds light on the plight of a group of marginalized voices.

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