Der Schwarze Flamingo

In this emotional novel in verse by the Stonewall Award–winning author of The Black Flamingo, a queer biracial teen confronts issues of race, privilege, class, and sexuality on his journey to falling in love.Kai knows who he is to others: The good grandson, the reliable best friend, the romantic backup. But he doesn’t quite know who he is to himself.Kai wants to come out at school, but his best friend there, Matt, stays closeted for fear of getting kicked out by his conservative parents—and wants Kai to do the same. Kai unhappily agrees, but when a rumor goes around that Kai and Matt are dating, Matt starts acting differently anyway.Kai’s other best friend, Vass, is proudly nonbinary and thinks Matt is a negative influence—though maybe that’s just their crush on Kai talking. Kai has always turned to writing to express his emotions, but when his on-page emotions erupt into the real world, he might just be putting the delicate balance of his life at risk.Told with Dean Atta’s signature lyricism and candor, this deeply feeling story explores the complexities of crushes, navigating identity, and coming out.He’s supposed to stay in the closet for his best friend’s sake. What happens when everyone thinks they’re a couple anyway?- Friends to Lovers Romance: Kai and his best friend Matt have always been close, but being forced to stay in the closet puts their friendship—and their unspoken feelings—to the test.- A Powerful Coming Out Story: An exploration of what it means to come out on your own terms, especially when the person you care about most asks you to wait.- Featuring a Proudly Nonbinary Character: Meet Vass, Kai’s fiercely loyal, unapologetically nonbinary best friend who isn’t afraid to speak their mind—especially when it comes to Matt.- An Emotional Novel in Verse: Told through lyrical, heartfelt poetry that captures the intense, confusing, and beautiful moments of navigating first love and finding your own voice.

"Intensely moving and heart-warming" Cosmo<BR>"Bold" Guardian<BR>"I loved every word" Malorie Blackman<BR><BR>WINNER OF THE STONEWALL BOOK AWARD 2020<BR><BR>This is not about being ready, it's not even about being fierce, or fearless, IT'S ABOUT BEING FREE.<BR><BR>Michael waits in the stage wings, wearing a pink wig, pink fluffy coat and black heels. <BR><BR>One more step will see him illuminated by spotlight. <BR><BR>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 ... <BR><BR>Can he emerge as The Black Flamingo? <BR><BR>SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL<BR>SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK BOOK PRIZE<BR><BR>*The paperback edition has beautiful gold foil added to the striking cover design*

Michael ist ein schwuler Teenager mit Schwarzem Vater und weißer Mutter, der in London aufwächst. Sein ganzes Leben lang hat er sich damit auseinandergesetzt, was es bedeutet, griechisch-zypriotisch und jamaikanisch zu sein. Aber er sitzt zwischen allen Stühlen und ist den einen nicht griechisch genug und den anderen nicht Schwarz genug.Als er älter wird, ist Michaels Coming-out nur der Anfang, um zu herauszu!nden, wer er ist und wo er hingehört. Als er die Drag Society entdeckt, begreift er endlich, wo sein Zuhause ist - und der Schwarze Flamingo wird geboren.Erzählt mit roher Ehrlichkeit, erstaunlicher Beobachtungsgabe und zugänglicher Lyrik erforscht dieses Debüt die Identitätsschichten, die uns zu dem machen, was wir sind - und uns glänzen lassen.

Big decisions and messy relationships. It's all part of life for Kai. A must-read queer coming of age story for fans of Sarah Crossan and Sex Education, written in verse by Stonewall-Award-winning, Carnegie-shortlisted author Dean Atta.<BR><BR>Kai is going into a new school year with some big decisions to make: when to come out as gay, what he wants to do in life and who he wants to date. Is it any wonder he can't think straight? <BR><BR>Best friends Matt and Kai made a promise to each other to stay in the closet. Matt isn't ready to come out, but Kai wants nothing more than to write his own story. He decides it's time to break his promise and show his true self to the world.<BR><BR>Now out and proud, Kai starts dating super-hot Obi, but it's far from smooth sailing. Is love closer to home than Kai realises?

Mack never thought he'd find love, but now two boys want to be with him. Will he choose Karim or Finlay? And can true love last for ever? A must-read queer love story for fans of Sarah Crossan and Sex Education, written in verse by Dean Atta.<BR><BR> Fifteen-year-old Mack is a hopeless romantic - he blames the films he's grown up watching. He has liked Karim for as long as he can remember, and is ecstatic when Karim becomes his boyfriend - it feels like love. <BR><BR>But when Mack's dad gets a job on a film in Scotland, Mack has to move, and soon he discovers how painful love can be. It's horrible being so far away from Karim, but the worst part is that Karim doesn't make the effort to visit. Love shouldn't be only on the weekends.<BR><BR>Then, when Mack meets actor Finlay on a film set, he experiences something powerful, a feeling like love at first sight. How long until he tells Karim - and when will his old life and new life collide?