On July 9, during a public comment session at a Tempe Union High School District board meeting, I read the unsavory scenes from a book titled “All Boys Aren’t Blue.” This book happens to be on the shelves of district libraries.
Though it contains explicit scenes, the book is described by its publisher as a coming-of age story for “Black queer boys,” and a “primer for teens.”
“From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys,” the description says.
“Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren’t Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson’s emotionally frank style of writing will appeal directly to young adults.”
The scene I read illustrated two male students engaging in sexual actions far too graphic for over-repetition (see the TPUSA Faith post below). But they had to be read so the school board can understand what books students are reading in their schools.
Before I could read the scene in full, I was cut off by Board President Andres Barraza and told to be considerate of the public comment session and get to my point. I asked him if what I was reading was not inappropriate and even pornographic. He neglected to answer my question by telling me to get to my point while ignoring the content I was reading and my questions about its appropriateness for students.
Turning Point USA would like to thank Dr. Bob for his contributions, which allowed Pastor John Amanchukwu to pursue stories that shed light on corruption within the public education system.
Thank you, Dr. Bob!
