"Celebratory and passionate, Atta's bold verse novel calls to its readers to find their own blazing, performative inner truth. "Winner of the 2020 Stonewall Book Award, this British verse novel by a poet and drag performer offers a welcome exploration of the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality… memorable YA debut." - Horn Book Magazine " The Black Flamingo presents expertly crafted, stirring poetry to portray an unforgettable teen who lives his liberation and truth in drag." - Shelf Awareness (starred review) "A triumphant and emotional story about standing up for and embracing oneself that readers of any orientation and ethnicity will relate to." - School Library Journal (starred review) Gripping, unflinching, and unforgettable." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Dean Atta The Black Flamingo Kindle Edition by Dean Atta (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 1,243 ratings 4. "Michael's journey of self-discovery demonstrates the importance of not allowing labels to define you. story uplifts as it informs and entertains as it affirms." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "In this uplifting coming-of-age novel told in accessible verse, Atta chronicles the growth and glory of Michael Angeli, a mixed-race kid from London, as he matures from a child to a man.The book's strongest asset is Atta's poetic imagery. A couple from the last year or so: The Storytellers Death by anndcardinal The Twin Stars by bdportman The Black Flamingo by DeanAtta The Boy With The Bird in His Chest by emmelund A Scatter of Light by malindalo.
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