#18 - All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto - George M. Johnson

All Boys Aren't Blue is a memoir that chronicles Johnson’s experiences growing up as a Black queer person. Through a series of personal stories, they reflect on their childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood, exploring themes of identity, sexuality, race and gender. The book covers a range of topics, including family dynamics, friendships, first loves, and the complexities of navigating societal expectations and discrimination. With honesty and vulnerability, All Boys Aren't Blue seeks to create a space for self-reflection, healing, and empowerment while offering insight into the intersectionality of being both Black and queer. Its frank discussions of sexuality, assault and trauma have landed the book on many banned or challenged lists across the country.