46 pages • 1 hour read
George M. JohnsonAll Boys Aren't Blue
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YAA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson is a young adult memoir about the author's experiences growing up Black and queer, structured in four parts that chronologically trace their life from childhood to college graduation. Johnson navigates various challenges, including identity crises, family relationships, sexual assault, and coming out, while finding support in family and friends. The memoir addresses racial slurs, racism, physical, and sexual abuse, injury and death, graphic depictions of sexual encounters, bullying and harassment, and anti-LGBTQ+ language and sentiments.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson is a powerful memoir addressing themes of identity, race, and sexuality. Reviewers praise its candid narratives and the author's evocative storytelling. However, some note that its graphic content may be intense for younger readers. Overall, it serves as both a poignant coming-of-age tale and a vital contribution to LGBTQ+ literature.
Who Should Read All Boys Aren't Blue?
Readers who would enjoy All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson are typically drawn to memoirs that explore identity, intersectionality, and the struggles of marginalized communities. Fans of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates or The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas would find this book impactful and enlightening.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
890LBook Details
LGBTQ
Race / Racism
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Identity: Sexuality
Self Discovery
Relationships: Family