The Black Flamingo - Dean Atta by Dean Atta
Fiercely told, this is a powerful coming-of-age story told in verse, from one of the UKs 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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The Black Flamingo - Dean Atta
4.3(5 ratings)
Category: Gay
Tags: Gay, Teen & Young Adult, LGBT, Romance
Fiercely told, this is a powerful coming-of-age story told in verse, from one of the UKs 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.
