The Black Flamingo

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I did really enjoy this book though - Michael's story was compelling and beautifully told. I loved watching him grow and develop throughout. A triumphant and emotional story about standing up for and embracing oneself that readers of any orientation and ethnicity will relate to." - School Library Journal (starred review)

Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. Home > It made me feel protective of both Michael and Felix; it also opened my eyes to perspectives I will never be able to understand via personal experience. Don’t come out unless you want to. Don’t come out for anyone else’s sake. Don’t come out because you think society expects you to. This story follows Michael, a mixed race, gay boy growing up in the UK. The narrative follows him from the very beginning, up through his time at University; although the bulk of it does take place during his teen years. El libro explora con temas como la identificación. ¿Es Michael lo suficientemente negro al ser una mezcla? ¿Tiene espacio en la comunidad negra o en la griega? O directamente: ¿Michael vive bullying por ser negro o por ser gay? Son preguntas que el protagonista se plantea, y cuyo arco es increíble. Como comento, aprendes junto al protagonista, y hay grandes momentos donde diferentes personajes intervienen en injusticias o en call-outs a Michael u otros personajes. Ese detalle me ha gustado porque creo que expresa muy bien la sociedad en la que estamos (y de la que Michael forma parte, habiendo nacido al filo de los 2000, o sea, Generación Z). Si hay un momento, aunque sea mínimamente racista o de homofobia interiorizada, se discute y se comenta.Everyone should make a pledge to support others as they explore their identity and think about how they’ll do it (for example, they could pledge to listen without judging). Everyone should make a second pledge to support themselves as they explore their identity (for example, they could pledge to remind themselves that questioning who you are is normal and OK). People could write their pledge down, say it out loud, or just think about it quietly. I think with both, it has to do with the way the stories were written. You are reading from the main character's perspectives the entire way through and you get access to their deepest, most open thoughts. Thoughts they may never even choose to vocalize to other characters. The next person should unmute themselves, say something about the book or how it made them feel that begins with the better B, then pass the soup on and mute themselves again. I decided to try the audiobook because it is read by the author, Dean Atta, who happens to be a well-known poet. I figured, who better to hear the words from, in the way he wants them to be heard.

He goes in depth into his thoughts and feelings surrounding his family, his heritage of being part-Greek Cypriot and part-Jamaican, his heartache over his absentee father, his discovery of his sexuality and many other topical issues.I could tell that the sentence structure was different from a regular novel but I think I would have had more of an impact if I had read it (especially considering the regular book apparently had a pictures and other visual formats to enhance the story). 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. I know you do lots of shows and performances. What can we expect to see and hear in one of your shows? Michael’s narration was perfect. His internal monologue had me gripped from the start; his character development was executed with grace. This book was a changing experience, opening my mind to several topics and discussions I intend to read more about in the future. Dean Atta did a fantastic job for his first full novel. This book is all about identity and self-discovery. Why wasn’t belonging simple for Michael? How did he find the freedom to be himself? People could think about how identities are really complex and how things like racism make it even more difficult of people to explore their identity safely.

When it's time to go onstage, know that you're not ready but this is not about being ready … it's about being free. I don't have a clue what I'm doing but that's not going to stop me.” Flamingoes can migrate long distances, so it’s “definitely possible,” that the Cyprus sighting is actually the same bird, says Felicity Arengo, a conservationist at the American Museum of Natural History. I loved the evolution of Michael's character, as he literally grows up and discovers the best ways for him to express himself and live happily. His character is very open to the experience of University life and takes in all the activities that may not have been available to him when he was younger. Michael’s journey is complex, moving and told with a raw vitality that makes the soul soar and the heart sing, with Anshika Khullar’s magnificent illustrations and the smart design adding further depth, prompting the reader to pause for thought as his story requires.

Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - This word could be a personality trait or physical attribute you both share, a quality you both value, a feeling you’ve both felt or an experience you’ve both had. this book was so good for many reasons, including the line “Rowan looks like Ed Sheeran if he was handsome” this was so touching and relatable even though I’m not going through the same problems I just ❤️ so much love

This is not about being ready, it's not even about being fierce, or fearless, IT'S ABOUT BEING FREE. Uplifting and dazzlingly unique, this coming-of-age treasure explores identity and sexuality with an emboldening message to remember that “you have the right to be you”.This is not about being ready, it’s not even about being fierce, or fearless, IT’S ABOUT BEING FREE. The first person should unmute themselves and say something about the book or how it made them feel that begins with the letter A. They could choose a character, event, place, object, or feeling. They should say the name of the person they’re passing the alphabet soup to, then mute themselves again.