Ebook {Epub PDF} The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

The Black Flamingo — Atta, Dean — "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” by Dean Atta () Posted on 4 Nov by Mixed Classicist Michael is a young boy with a Greek Cypriot mother and a Jamaican father who, over the course of this beautiful YA story, grows into a proud gay man and drag artist / performance poet using the name The Black Flamingo.  · The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta. Call Number: YA Atta. ISBN: Publication Date: 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. Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in.

The Black Flamingo is a young adult book by poet, Dean Atta, featuring beautiful black and white illustrations by Anshika Khullar, a gender-fluid Indian artist/illustrator based in the South of England. Khullar's work aims "to uplift marginalised people of all genders, races, sizes and abilities" which makes them a perfect fit for Atta. The Black Flamingo is a powerful and emotional coming of age story Dean Atta has written a beautiful coming of age story that teens and young adults desperately need. The Black Flamingo has opened my eyes and broadened my understanding with it's bold and powerful story telling. ― Library Looter blog. Dean Atta has something to say, and it's really important. Final verdict: Moving and powerful, THE BLACK FLAMINGO is a story told through poetry that is worth a read and a reread. Highly recommend picking this one up for its important messages and the beautiful way in which it conveys a life.

Atta’s story uplifts as it informs and entertains as it affirms; in Michael’s words, “It’s about being free.” Ages 14–up. (May) Publishers Weekly "Unexpected and beautiful." Buzzfeed "The Black Flamingo is an essential addition to the canon of queer coming-of-age stories. Dean Atta has gifted us with words that are lyrical. by Dean Atta and Anshika Khullar. 'I loved every word' - Malorie Blackman. 'Atta's bold verse novel read more. 29 Total Resources 5 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books. Meet-the-Author Recording. of The Black Flamingo. Audio Excerpt. from The Black Flamingo. The Black Flamingo is stunning. It’s a story about self-acceptance and self-discovery. If you liked books like The Poet X, this is definitely for you. Keep reading my book review of The Black Flamingo so you can add this to your TBR! Summary. I masquerade in makeup and feathers and I am applauded.