The Black Flamingo (Hardcover)
Dean Atta, Illustrated by Anshika Khullar'Atta's bold verse novel calls to its readers to find their own blazing, performative inner truth' - Guardian
A powerful coming-of-age story 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.'
A powerful coming-of-age story 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.'
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'Atta's bold verse novel calls to its readers to find their own blazing, performative inner truth' - Guardian
A powerful coming-of-age story 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.'
A powerful coming-of-age story 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.'
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Imprint | Hodder Children's Books |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | July 2019 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
Authors | Dean Atta |
Illustrators | Anshika Khullar |
Dimensions | 185 x 140 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 176 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4449-4858-5 |
Barcode | 9781444948585 |
Categories | Books - All Books  Children's & EducationalLife skills & personal awareness, general studiesPersonal awareness: family, relationship & social issuesRacism, sexism & prejudiceBooks - All Books Children's & EducationalLife skills & personal awareness, general studiesPersonal issuesSelf-awareness & self-esteem |
LSN | 1-4449-4858-X |
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