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The black flamingo, Dean Atta

eng

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novels

The black flamingo

1143303458

Dean Atta

Barnes & Noble YA Book Club

"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"--FantasticFiction.com"A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender. 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." --, description from publisher's website., https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-black-flamingo-dean-atta?variant=32291835183138

Prologue -- Barbies and belonging -- Sandcastles -- Music and stars -- Coming out -- Sweet sixteen -- Leventis -- Show business -- University -- Drag -- Glitter ball -- Just be a man -- Epilogue -- For resources and support

adolescent

Black flamingo : a novel