George M. Johnson (writer) facts for kids

George Matthew Johnson (born 1985), known as George M. Johnson, is an American writer, journalist, and activist. They are famous for writing books that share their life experiences. One of their most well-known books is All Boys Aren't Blue.

Early Life and Education

George M. Johnson grew up in New Jersey and later in Virginia. They went to Virginia Union University, which is a historically Black college. They also studied at Bowie State University for their graduate degree.

Writing Career

Johnson's writing has appeared in many popular magazines and websites. These include Teen Vogue, Entertainment Tonight, NBC, The Root, and BuzzFeed.

All Boys Aren't Blue

They became widely known for their book All Boys Aren't Blue, published in 2020. This book is a collection of essays. It shares Johnson's memories of growing up. The book focuses on their experiences as a Black person.

All Boys Aren't Blue received good reviews. It was chosen for YALSA's Teens' Top 10 list. It also made the ALA Rainbow Book List. Kirkus magazine gave it a special positive review. The Root named Johnson one of the "100 Most Influential African Americans in 2020."

This book has been discussed a lot. It has been among the books that some groups have tried to remove from libraries.

Other Books

In 2021, Johnson released another book called We Are Not Broken. This book is about Black boyhood. It also shares stories about their grandmother, Nanny. This book was recognized with a special honor for the Carter G. Woodson Book Award.

Works

• The (________) They Don't Teach You About College (2016)
• All Boys Aren't Blue (2020)
• We Are Not Broken (2021)
• Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood (contributor) (2021)
• Property of No State (2022)
• Stonewall, illustrated by Theo Lorenz (2022)
• Five Second Violation (2023)
• Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known (2024)

Awards and Honors