The Black Flamingo

Stonewall Book Award Winner! A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed UK poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender. Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican--but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs--and the Black Flamingo is born. Told with raw honesty, insight, and lyricism, this debut explores the layers of identity that make us who we are--and allow us to shine.

Product details

• Authors: Dean Atta
• Publisher: Balzer & Bray
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 14
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780062990297
• ISBN: 978-0-06-299029-7
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 33 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Fiction > Narrative literature; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / Contemporary *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Novels in Verse *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: LGBTQ+, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: People & Places / Europe *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / LGBTQ+, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Own Voices, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: African American & Black