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A review by 30something_reads
How the Boogeyman Became a Poet by Tony Keith Jr.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
The author explores his childhood and "the boogeyman" that followed him throughout his life, whether it was his Blackness, his economic status, his queerness. I really enjoyed his reflections on spirituality and his relationship with religion as he grows up and comes to terms with his identity.
This feels like it would be a nice companion piece to All Boys Aren't Blue - another YA memoir exploring growing up Black and queer. I really enjoyed this format and the audiobook was wonderful.
I only wish there had been a little more? Maybe an extended epilogue. I feel like we were left hanging with the "what happens after". I wanted to know more about the author's relationships with his family. Did he come out? How did he navigate that?
This feels like it would be a nice companion piece to All Boys Aren't Blue - another YA memoir exploring growing up Black and queer. I really enjoyed this format and the audiobook was wonderful.
I only wish there had been a little more? Maybe an extended epilogue. I feel like we were left hanging with the "what happens after". I wanted to know more about the author's relationships with his family. Did he come out? How did he navigate that?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Police brutality, Homophobia, and Outing