Atta, Dean,
The black flamingo / Dean Atta ; with illustrations by Anshika Khullar. - London : Hodder, [2020] - 356 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Originally published: 2019.
A coming-of-age story told in verse about the quest for self-acceptance. Set to appeal to fans of Sarah Crossan and Poet X. "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 MEDALSHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK BOOK PRIZE*The paperback edition has beautiful gold foil added to the striking cover design*
9781444948608 (pbk.) : 7.99
Gay teenagers--Fiction.
Racially mixed people--Fiction.
Bildungsromans.
Young adult fiction.
Older Teenage Fiction.
General Stories.
Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories
Children's / Teenage: Poetry
Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Self-awareness & self-esteem
Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Racism & multiculturalism
Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Sexuality & relationships
Interest age: from c 12 years
Gay
Children's / Teenage fiction: General fiction
Children's / Teenage: Personal & social issues
Relating to Gay & Lesbian
Relating to Transgender people
823.92
The black flamingo / Dean Atta ; with illustrations by Anshika Khullar. - London : Hodder, [2020] - 356 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Originally published: 2019.
A coming-of-age story told in verse about the quest for self-acceptance. Set to appeal to fans of Sarah Crossan and Poet X. "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 MEDALSHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK BOOK PRIZE*The paperback edition has beautiful gold foil added to the striking cover design*
9781444948608 (pbk.) : 7.99
Gay teenagers--Fiction.
Racially mixed people--Fiction.
Bildungsromans.
Young adult fiction.
Older Teenage Fiction.
General Stories.
Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories
Children's / Teenage: Poetry
Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Self-awareness & self-esteem
Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Racism & multiculturalism
Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Sexuality & relationships
Interest age: from c 12 years
Gay
Children's / Teenage fiction: General fiction
Children's / Teenage: Personal & social issues
Relating to Gay & Lesbian
Relating to Transgender people
823.92