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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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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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5.0

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4.25

Young adult memoirs are a fickle and difficult genre. It's kind of niche, and YA in general is subject to what adults think teens want, not what teens actually want. (Not that I know what teens want, either, but I can postulate about some things they might not want.) I think for the most part, Johnson recalls being a teen better than most adults, and he's franker with teens than most adults are willing to be. I respect this honesty and directness from him, I like that All Boys Aren't Blue tackles CSA, sexuality, gender, abuse, racism, homophobia, death, and toxic masculinity without shying away from them, and with empathy and nuance without making excuses for abusers. At times, he does come off a little stiff and lecturey, but he's above average for the genre. And his anecdotes are well-chosen and well-connected.
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3.75

A wonderful and important book that can open eyes and hearts
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5.0

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maestro_cerrotorcido's review against another edition

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4.0

This book has been on my radar for years now. George's life experience is quite different from mine, but there was still some relatability there being a queer man. I am really glad I read it, and I am glad this book exists.
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4.0

I really enjoyed this story and it is so important for young readers to have access too. We need more stories like this one. No one deserves to feel alone and seeing yourself in stories and having those questions answered is so important.
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