All boys aren't blue : a memoir-manifesto
Johnson, George M. (George Matthew), 1985-2021
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In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson 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 colour, 'All Boys Aren't Blue' covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalisation, consent, and Black joy. Johnson's emotionally frank style of writing will appeal directly to young adults.
Main title:
All boys aren't blue : a memoir-manifesto / George M. Johnson.
Imprint:
London : Penguin Books, 2021.London : Penguin Books, 2021.
Collation:
ix, 304 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: New York: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, 2020.
Audience:
Adolescent.
ISBN:
9780241515037 (pbk)
Dewey class:
306.76
Language:
English
Subject:
Johnson, George M. (George Matthew), 1985- -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literatureAfrican American gay men -- Juvenile literatureGays -- Identity -- Juvenile literatureTeenage Non-FictionPersonal and Social IssuesInterest age: from c 12 yearsChildren's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage personal & social issues: Family issuesChildren's / Teenage personal & social issues: Sexuality & relaChildren's / Teenage: Social issues
BRN:
2450618