The Black Flamingo
(Author) Dean Atta"Intensely moving and heart-warming" Cosmo "Bold" Guardian "I loved every word" Malorie Blackman This is not about being ready, it's not even about being fierce, or fearless, IT'S ABOUT BEING FREE. Michael waits in the stage wings, wearing a pink wig, pink fluffy coat and black heels. One more step will see him illuminated by spotlight. He has been on a journey of bravery to get here, and he is almost ready to show himself to the world in bold colours ... Can he emerge as The Black Flamingo? WINNER OF THE STONEWALL BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK BOOK PRIZE The paperback edition has beautiful gold foil added to the striking cover design
Dean Atta
Dean Atta is a British-Greek Cypriot poet and author known for his acclaimed debut novel "The Black Flamingo." His work combines poetry and prose to explore themes of identity, race, and queerness. Atta's powerful and lyrical writing style has made him a significant voice in contemporary literature.
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