An Evening with George M. Johnson, Author of All Boys Aren't Blue

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“My book is a tool so that Black queer kids and LGBTQ teens can see themselves, and read about themselves, and learn about themselves.”

CSUSM University Student Union Ballroom

As George’s memoir All Boys Aren’t Blue has reached massive success as a New York Times bestseller, it has become the American Library Association’s third most challenged book of 2021. But with each shove, George continues to persevere and advocate for Black and queer voices. “Black storytelling has often been banned,” George says, “My book is a tool so that Black queer kids and LGBTQ teens can see themselves, and read about themselves, and learn about themselves.”In this talk, George speaks on the importance of sharing diverse stories: why we should remain resilient, how representation in media can support young adults’ mental and physical health and what we can do to support these voices. By listening to one another and understanding the history, language and actions necessary to change the world, we can form a community where we are all free to be our true, authentic selves. The author will be signing books shortly after the event.Social media:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/george.m.johnson" title="https://www.facebook.com/george.m.johnson" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamgmjohnson/" title="https://www.instagram.com/iamgmjohnson/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/IamGMJohnson" title="https://twitter.com/IamGMJohnson" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>Co-Sponsors: University Library and the Pride Center CSUSM Students: FREE Community: $10 Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $5

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