The Black Flamingo
Dean Atta's The Black Flamingo (2019) is an LGBTQ+ young adult fiction novel. Key subjects include stonewall Book Awards.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 37 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 8 editions.
At about 416 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.
About The Black Flamingo
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. As he gets older, Michael’s coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs—and the Black Flamingo is born. 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.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Black Flamingo?
The Black Flamingo was written by Dean Atta and first published in 2019.
What genre is The Black Flamingo?
It is usually shelved as LGBTQ+ Young Adult.
How long is The Black Flamingo?
The median edition has 416 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Black Flamingo?
Readers who like it often enjoy Felix Ever After, Pet and You Should See Me in a Crown.
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