Description: This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul--four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. George M. Johnson captures the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America, and their rich family stories--exploring themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture--are interspersed with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch.
Brief description: George M. Johnson is an award winning Black non-binary writer, author, and activist based in the New York City area and the author of memoirs We Are Not Broken and All Boys Aren't Blue. They have written on race, gender, sex, and culture for Essence, the Advocate, BuzzFeed News, Teen Vogue, and more than forty other national publications. They invite you to visit them online at iamgmjohnson.com and on Twitter @IamGMJohnson.
Review Quotes:
"Johnson's intimate narration unfolds conversationally, maintains a leisurely pace, and...close to tears in some segments. They hold nothing back, ultimately celebrating a family that is flourishing from their Nanny's legacy."
-- "AudioFile"