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All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

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katie0528's review against another edition

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4.25

An exploration and memoir of Johnson's life growing up both Black and queer. While his family is incredibly accepting, he still faces homophobia from his schoolmates and others. Johnson discusses personal issues such as being molested by a cousin and how not having queer role models caused him to suffer from his own internalized homophobia and feeling as if he doesn't belong. He writes specifically to other young queer people, specifically those of color, trying to be the role model he never had.

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pizzaisjesus98's review against another edition

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3.75

A wonderful and important book that can open eyes and hearts

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bubblybelle's review against another edition

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i’ve decided to stop giving memoirs a star rating, but i do have some thoughts on this one. i think it is generally well written and telling extremely important stories about topics that people are often too afraid to discuss. however, in my opinion, the phrasing of the content warnings downplayed the graphic nature of some of the discussions had in this book- specifically surrounding sexual assault. the way it was worded to me implied that there would be discussion of the topic and its effects, but not graphic depictions like there were. as a result i did have to skip portions of the book, and generally found myself on edge for the remainder of the read.

this isn’t to say that i think that chapter (chapter 11: boys will be boys) shouldn’t be in the book. i think it is an important part of the author's story, and is a conversation that more people need to be willing to have. i just wish that there was more care taken in the phrasing of the content warnings so that readers, myself included, would know what to expect and be able to protect our mental health. 

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4.5


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amberlfaris's review against another edition

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4.5


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bookwyrmsam's review against another edition

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This is the type of book I don't feel I can rate, but I do believe it was an important read. I appreciated hearing George M. Johnson's story and I can see why this would connect for so many young readers (Which makes it even more disheartening that it has so consistently been banned and challenged in schools and libraries).  Please do check trigger warnings before reading!

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peachmoni's review against another edition

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5.0

A necessary book full of lessons and hope for Black queer youth. 

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4.5


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mme_carton's review against another edition

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4.0


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4.0


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