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The Black Flamingo

By: Dean Atta, Anshika Khullar
Narrated by: Dean Atta
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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.

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.'

©2019 Dean Atta (P)2019 Hodder Children’s Books
Dating & Sex Difficult Situations Family & Relationships LGBTQ+ LGBTQIA+ Creators Literature & Fiction Dating

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"A bold and joyous hymn to self-discovery and acceptance." (The Bookseller)

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