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All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

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faelafel906's review against another edition

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4.0

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kbeucler's review against another edition

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3.0

I read this book in celebration of Banned Books Week. This book is part memoir and part manifesto and aimed at a young adult audience. Johnson shares their story of discovering and uniting all the pieces of their identity (nonbinary, gay, and African American). The book addresses queer youth who might be able to relate to parts of Johnson’s journey. I’m not the target audience for this book, but it’s very important representation for the community that is the target audience.
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still_percy22's review against another edition

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5.0

This was a good listen as well, read by the author who did a fantastic job writing and reading something that kept me hooked from start to finish. 
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maireebrown's review against another edition

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4.5

This book covers a lot of ground in such a short span. I love how this serves as the media the author needed when they were younger. It’s heartfelt, real, and full of compassion. 
Keep the tissues close by, though, because you will probably cry (and that’s okay). I also highly recommend checking out content warnings, because there are a few chapters with tough subject matter that you should be aware of before reading. But it is worth engaging with, even when it’s uncomfortable.
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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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audioandereadergrrly's review against another edition

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5.0

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dielesemotte's review against another edition

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3.75

First of all, I think this book is very important representation and gave me an insight into experiences I will never be able to fully understand. And it was strangely comforting to see that despite all the differences, I as a white lesbian still related to and saw myself in some of the author's experiences. 
There was a chapter towards the end that talks a lot about sex and the amount of harm caused, because most of us don't get taught about sex outside of heterosexuality, that I thought was really interesting. 
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wanderlust_romance's review against another edition

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5.0

All Boys Aren’t Blue is filled with bravery, unflinching honesty, and emotional vulnerability. This was written as a memoir for young adult audiences-specifically those who are Black and queer. Washington is such a compelling storyteller that from the very first essay I was engaged and educated by the way they relayed their lived experiences and reflections. This book doesn’t shy away from discussing challenging topics related to comp-het, gender, performance, shame, and racial identity. And at the same time, Washington relays the unconditionally supportive and loving family they had growing up that helped enable these honest reflections. Everything about this was excellent.
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