Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers

Paper Butterflies

Mostly the Honest Truth

Patron Saints of Nothing

The Missing Pieces of Me

Reality Boy

The House on Mango Street

My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece

We Are Not Broken is a memoir by George M. Johnson that explores the author's experiences growing up in a tight-knit African American family led by their grandmother, affectionately known as Nanny. The book delves into themes of family, resilience, identity, and the challenges faced by Black queer youth. Through a series of personal anecdotes and reflections, Johnson shares the lessons learned from Nanny, the importance of kinship, and the strength found in community. The narrative also confronts the systemic issues of racism and homophobia, while celebrating the love and support that helped the author navigate these obstacles. Johnson's storytelling provides a powerful testament to the enduring bonds of family and the unyielding spirit of those who are often marginalized in society.

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Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers

Michelle Obama, 2021

Paper Butterflies

Lisa Heathfield, Caryl Lewis, 2022

Mostly the Honest Truth

Jody J. Little, 2019

Patron Saints of Nothing

Randy Ribay, 2019

The Missing Pieces of Me

Jean Van Leeuwen, 2014

Reality Boy

A.S. King, 2013

The House on Mango Street

Sandra Cisneros, Harold Bloom, 1984

My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece

Annabel Pitcher, David Tennant, 2011