Paper Butterflies

Mostly the Honest Truth

The Missing Pieces of Me

Frida: Frida Kahlo: A Bilingual Book in English and Spanish

Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer

The Willoughbys Return

The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore

Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change

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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Paper Butterflies

Lisa Heathfield, Caryl Lewis, 2022

Mostly the Honest Truth

Jody J. Little, 2019

The Missing Pieces of Me

Jean Van Leeuwen, 2014

Frida: Frida Kahlo: A Bilingual Book in English and Spanish

Marisa Boan, 2021

Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer

Elaine DePrince, Michaela Deprince, Frank Morrison, 2014

The Willoughbys Return

Lois Lowry, 2020

The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore

R. Gregory Christie, Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, 2015

Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change

Robin Stevenson, Allison Steinfeld, 2019