A review by cooper_michael
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

5.0

Remember, you have the right to be proud; remember, you have the right to be you.

Michael is a gay, mixed race teen growing up in London. He doesn't feel he's black enough, greek enough, or queer enough. But when he finds the magic of Drag, he starts to learn who he is.

I fell in love with this book from the first few words. It was a lyrical story that fit the form of poetry. It was a deeply emotional, relatable, eye opening book. Everyone can find a piece of themselves in this story. The Black Flamingo is a must read!