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A review by melirose1998
All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This memoir took my breath away as I listened to the audiobook, narrated by the author themselves. I am so glad I followed my friend's lead and went ahead to read this one. It's vulnerable and so well put. I am also very glad the author added a note at the beginning for topics that were to be discussed in the book.
George M. Johnson explores their experience growing up from a young age, into their college years. They dive deeply into their first sexual experience, and how they navigated life as a queer Black boy. I feel I gained so much by reading this and learning about how the intersections of gender, race, and sexual orientation can affect someone's life, for better and for worse.
Johnson's ability to find community away from home was something I was so happy to read/ hear about. Although they battled toxic masculinity in the familial and even the collegiate setting, I was relieved to witness the Black joy experienced as well.
I almost forgot this one was a YA book, until the very end when Johnson reads their own author's note. The entire book was full of vulnerability I think I was not used to witnessing in a YA book, but I am so glad this book exists and hope those who might relate to Johnson's experience can find it and enjoy it.
Please go read this if you haven't already!
George M. Johnson explores their experience growing up from a young age, into their college years. They dive deeply into their first sexual experience, and how they navigated life as a queer Black boy. I feel I gained so much by reading this and learning about how the intersections of gender, race, and sexual orientation can affect someone's life, for better and for worse.
Johnson's ability to find community away from home was something I was so happy to read/ hear about. Although they battled toxic masculinity in the familial and even the collegiate setting, I was relieved to witness the Black joy experienced as well.
I almost forgot this one was a YA book, until the very end when Johnson reads their own author's note. The entire book was full of vulnerability I think I was not used to witnessing in a YA book, but I am so glad this book exists and hope those who might relate to Johnson's experience can find it and enjoy it.
Please go read this if you haven't already!