All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir Manifesto
In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson's ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia.
From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys.
Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson's emotionally frank style of writing will appeal directly to young adults.
A New York Times Bestseller
Velshi Banned Book Club
Indie Bestseller
Teen Vogue Recommended Read
Buzzfeed Recommended Read
People Magazine Best Book of the Summer
A New York Library Best Book of 2020
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020
... and more!
Target age group 14-18
From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys.
Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson's emotionally frank style of writing will appeal directly to young adults.
A New York Times Bestseller
Velshi Banned Book Club
Indie Bestseller
Teen Vogue Recommended Read
Buzzfeed Recommended Read
People Magazine Best Book of the Summer
A New York Library Best Book of 2020
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020
... and more!
Target age group 14-18
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CategoryYoung Adult Nonfiction
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Age Group15 and UP
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Grade Level9+
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingHardcover
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeLGBTQ+
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Awards
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AuthorJohnson, George M
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Lexile Level890
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AR Level6.4
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Deweyb
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PublisherFarrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
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Publication Date4/28/2020
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Pages320
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Dimensions1.2 H × 8.3 L × 5.7 W
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Case Qty24
