THE BLACK FLAMINGO

A powerful and revealing young adult novel told in verse, from poet and Attitude columnist Dean Atta. 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 called The Black Flamingo.

Bold, tender and full of blossoming moments of heartache, and joy about the power of embracing your uniqueness, The Black Flamingo is the tale of a mother’s unconditional love, friendship, family, self- discovery, desire, racial identity and belonging. Dean Atta was short- listed for the Polari Prize for debut poetry collection I Am Nobody’s Nigger. The artwork is by Anshika Khullar. Out now