The Black Flamingo (ab 12 J.)

Empowernde Drag-Coming-Out-Geschichte eines Jugendlichen in wunderschöner, leicht zugänglicher Versform inklusive Schwarz-Weiß-Illustrationen. Die Ausgabe mit den Flamingos auf dem Cover enthält einfache, aber schöne schwarz-weiß Illustrationen. Auf Deutsch gibt es das Buch hier.

Verlagsbeschreibung:

Stonewall Book Award Winner * A Time Magazine Best YA Book Of All Time

A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta.

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.