"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're all eagerly anticipating. This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
Title: The Black Flamingo
Author: Dean Atta
Publication Date: May 26th, 2020
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages: 416 pages
Format: Hardcover
Description:A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed UK poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender. 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.
This book originally published in 2019 in the U.K. is now being released in Canada and the US. I am beyond excited to get my hands on this title, and I can't wait to read it.
Have you read this book yet? Are you also looking forward to it?
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