Free Read The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta (Goodreads Author) - LKU

Stonewall Book Award Winner!A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag from acclaimed UK 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 London. All his life hes navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican?but never quiteStonewall Book Award Winner!A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag from acclaimed UK 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 London. All his life hes navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican?but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough.As he gets older Michaels 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.(less)

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