A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed UK poet and performer Dean Atta. The Black Flamingo (Book) : 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. THE BLACK FLAMINGO by Dean Atta Michael is looking for answers. Permalink Disable Highlighting Available copies. Raised by a loving mother in London, he wants to be able to embrace his real self. All his life, he’s navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican—but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. Sometimes, we need to take charge, to stand up wearing pink feathers – to show ourselves to the world in bold colour. He knows he is gay. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican--but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. 1 of 1 copy available at LARL/NWRL Consortium. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender. The book's strongest asset is Atta's poetic imagery, which reflects such memorable moments as the origin of Michael's drag persona (from a news story: "a black flamingo/ has landed on the island") and "How to Do Drag" ("Remember eyebrows are sisters,/ not twins"). Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. The Black Flamingo (Book) : Atta, Dean : Stonewall Book Award Winner! Ages 14--up. Add to basket Remove from basket Print / Email. Atta, Dean, (author.). 0 /5000. Summary "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. Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. Be the first to contribute! A bold story about the power of embracing your uniqueness. As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican--but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. Summary: Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. Grief stricken over his wife leaving him, a man finds solace in an odd activity... swiping figurines of flamingos. Over 2 million satisfied customers, we currently offer a fantastic range of 500,000 books from rare 19th century antiquarian books, to your childhood favourites to the latest bestsellers! Teased while in grade school and taunted by the sporty guys in his upper school years, Michael … Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Plot Summary submission guide. As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. Please do not use ALL CAPS. 1 of 1 copy available at Lake Agassiz Regional Library. Review this Episode. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender. Atta's story uplifts as it informs and entertains as it affirms; in Michael's words, "It's about being free." The Fexy Flamingo 55 followers thefexyflamingo ( 1423 thefexyflamingo's feedback score is 1423 ) 100.0% thefexyflamingo has 100% Positive Feedback Thank you all for checking out our eBay store! He knows he is a mix of Greek and Jamaican. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican--but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. You will find a bit of everything and anything vintage. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican--but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. The Black Flamingo (Book) : Atta, Dean : 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. Black Flamingo, Hardcover by Atta, Dean, ISBN 0062990292, ISBN-13 9780062990297, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A fierce coming-of-age novel about identity and the liberating power of drag follows the experiences of a mixed-race teen in London who struggles to connect with his heritage before coming out and establishing his place in Drag Society. As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. Publisher's Summary. There is a 75 character minimum for reviews. Directed by John Lee. As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. Summary. The Black Flamingo (Book) : Atta, Dean : "Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. 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