All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto

By George M. Johnson

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.

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Published Apr 28, 2020

336 pages

Average rating: 7.48

214 RATINGS

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Readers say *All Boys Aren't Blue* is a heartfelt memoir offering powerful insight into growing up Black and queer, praised for its honesty, emotional...

thereadingbanshee
Jun 01, 2026
i don't have my thoughts gathered up at the moment so maybe rtc maybe not, in any case if you're interested by this book, it's definitely a worthwile read !
Steph Boggs
Feb 24, 2026
8/10 stars
Awesome book. It was such a moving book and very raw and full of truths about how our society treats black and gay men.
Bertaok
Feb 23, 2026
9/10 stars
Necessary, realistic and effective book. Society would be better if everyone read this book
siemelle900
Nov 28, 2025
6/10 stars
Okay, it goes without saying that I am not the target audience for this book!

I wanted to really, really love it simply for the fact that so many people would want to ban it.

As a story about a family dynamic, it was pretty darn good.

As a story about a black, queer man? It was….missing something. Something that I was hoping to see. Something that would have made me uncomfortable (because that’s what I wanted).

It’s not bad, but wasn’t what I was expecting either.
LeyendoConLaLatina
May 12, 2025
10/10 stars
This book was real & vulnerable. It gave a glimpse into the author’s life in the way a diary would. Reading about someone else’s stories always makes me reflect on my own.

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