"Atta’s story uplifts as it informs and entertains as it affirms.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Courage and fierceness abound in this lyrical coming-of-age story…Gripping, unflinching, and unforgettable.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "In this uplifting coming-of-age novel told in accessible verse, Atta chronicles the growth and glory of Michael Angeli, a mixed-race kid from London, as he navigates his cultural identity as Cypriot and Jamaican as well as his emerging sexuality." ( Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List") Told with raw honesty, insight, and lyricism, this debut explores the layers of identity that make us who we are-and allow us to shine. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs-and the Black Flamingo is born. All his life, he’s navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican-but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough.Īs 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. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender. Stonewall Book Award Winner * A Time Magazine Best YA Book Of All TimeĪ fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta.
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