Justin Baldoni is a director, producer, actor, and author whose efforts are focused on creating impactful media and entertainment. His latest title, Boys Will Be Human, is a raw, honest guide to discussing masculinity and emotions with young boys.
"I’m so grateful to Audible for asking me to share some amazing audiobooks that I believe kid and adult listeners of Boys Will Be Human will also find enlightening and inspiring," Baldoni says. "Becoming the best person we can be starts by asking challenging questions about ourselves and how we relate to each other. I think this selection of listens can help guide us toward the answers and shape us into the most kind, brave, honest, fair, and humble people we can be. Happy listening, and always remember: You are enough!"
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"Houston gives great examples of how kindness is innate in all of us and clear action steps we can take to make real changes in our own lives that will ripple out and touch the lives of others. If there’s one thing this world needs more of, it’s kindness."
"I love how this book digs into the emotional changes that boys go through during puberty as well as what happens physically. Todnem does a great job of reminding young listeners throughout that it’s okay to feel like you haven’t figured your life out—no matter how old you are."
"Award-winning child prodigy and poet Pe-tehn Raighn-Kem Jackson narrates this bestselling audiobook for antiracists-in-the-making with such gusto! Her spirited voice brings so much life to Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi’s powerful words. I can’t wait to listen to this one with my kids when they’re a bit older."
"I really enjoyed this collection of stories about notable and everyday men throughout history who have stepped outside the norms of masculinity and thrived. It’s very inclusive and there’s a tale here for everyone to see themselves in."
"Deepak Chopra has been teaching us how to enrich our spiritual lives for years, and in this audiobook he approaches questions from teens with such sensitivity and care. Keeping spirituality a focus in Boys Will Be Human was important to me, and I’m so thankful Deepak paved the way."
"I can’t recommend this one enough! This deeply personal audiobook takes an honest look at how white supremacy and racism affect Black boys. Woodson’s passionate narration gave me chills at times, and Emmanuel is so generous to have shared his story with us. I learned so much."
