Broome grew up gay & black in small town Ohio. As a straight white girl who grew up in small town Ohio I so appreciate this perspective which shines a light on my privilege. White girls are expected to do well in spelling bees, black boys aren‘t. But Broome loves spelling bees! (I tested up)
He feels the pressure from all sides to fit the toxic masculinity mold modeled by peers and his father but refuses to conform. A sad but wonderful memoir.