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The Black Flamingo

Dean Atta, Anshika Khullar

From Shelf: Pride Month: young adult titles

Fiercely told, this is a powerful coming-of-age story told in verse, from one of the UK's leading poets, Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan and Poet X.

'I loved every word' - Malorie Blackman 'Atta's bold verse novel calls to its readers to find their own blazing, performative inner truth' - Guardian WINNER OF THE STONEWALL BOOK AWARD 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

Format:
Hardback
Pages:
176
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
ISBN:
9781444948585
Published Date:
8/8/2019
Dimensions:
185mm x 140mm x 32mm
Weight:
352g
Category:
Poetry (Children's / Teenage)

RRP: £12.99

Format: Hardback

ISBN: 9781444948585

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