{"product_id":"9780374312718","title":"All Boys Aren't Blue : A Memoir-Manifesto","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAll Boys Aren't Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): George M. Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*An Amazon Best Book of the Year optioned for television by Gabrielle Union!* \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, \u003ci\u003eAll Boys Aren't Blue \u003c\/i\u003ecovers 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Optioned for television by Gabrielle Union!* \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatured on \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFox Soul \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmazon Best Book of the Year \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCNN \u003c\/i\u003eSummer Read Pick \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue \u003c\/i\u003eRecommended Read \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed \u003c\/i\u003eRecommended Read \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople Magazine \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Summer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Indie Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALA Rainbow List Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Library Best Book of 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eAnti-Racist Reading List Pick \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2021 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Kids' Book Choice Award Finalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 YALSA Teen's Top Ten List Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An exuberant, unapologetic memoir infused with a deep but cleareyed love for its subjects.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This title opens new doors, as the author insists that we don't have to anchor stories such as his to tragic ends: 'Many of us are still here. Still living and waiting for our stories to be told—to tell them ourselves.' A critical, captivating, merciful mirror for growing up black and queer today.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An absolute necessity . . . the personal stories and the healing and reconciliation of self in this title are all undeniably honest and relatable—a reminder of our shared imperfection and humanity.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The conversational tone will leave readers feeling like they are sitting with an insightful friend . . . This young adult memoir is a contemporary hallmark of the blossoming genre. Johnson anchors the text with encouragement and realistic guidance for queer Black youth.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Johnson’s debut is a collection of heartfelt personal essays revolving around themes of identity and family . . . In a publishing landscape in need of queer black voices, readers who are sorting through similar concepts will be grateful to join him on the journey.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Powerful . . . Johnson’s book is geared toward young adults—a market that needs this level of realness about everything from finding and harboring joy to bullying to navigating queerness. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll Boys Aren’t Blue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a game changer.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -\u003ci\u003eBitch \u003c\/i\u003eMagazine \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A personal examination of what it's like to grow up as a black and queer young man . . . \u003cb\u003ea can't-miss collection\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -POPSUGAR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed NYPL Best Books of the Year (2020), Long-listed Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year (2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780374312718\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40678593691854,"sku":"9780374312718","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_4c17f17a-f691-4485-a64a-39805ab1921a.jpg?v=1643191717","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780374312718","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}