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The Black Flamingo

AuthorDean Atta

NarratorAnshika Khullar

Duration3h 51m

CategoriesYoung Adult and Teen Fiction, LGBTQ+ Literature

PublisherHodder Children's Books

VersionUnabridged

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Fiercely told, this is a powerful coming-of-age story told in verse, 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.

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