The Black Flamingo

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Synopsis

'I loved every word' - Malorie Blackman 'Atta's bold verse novel calls to its readers to find their own blazing, performative inner truth' - Guardian A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen - then at university he finds his wings as a drag artist, The Black Flamingo. A bold story about the power of embracing your uniqueness. Sometimes, we need to take charge, to stand up wearing pink feathers - to show ourselves to the world in bold colour. 'I masquerade in makeup and feathers and I am applauded.'SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READER AWARDS 2019

Book details

Author:
Dean Atta
ISBN:
9781444948592
Related ISBNs:
9781444948585
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Pages:
368
Reading age:
12-18
Grades:
Ninth grade
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2021-02-16
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2019
Copyright by:
Dean Atta 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Children's Books, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Literature and Fiction, Poetry, Teens