These are a few of the words from the prologue of Black Flamingo, a novel in which a mix-raced, gender-nonconforming teen works to define his place in the world and find his people.
Michael makes it to college before he is able to find a world big enough to find his place. He feels loved as a child and supported by his mom. But he just doesn't quite fit anywhere. In college he finds among the clubs the Drag Society and his heart finds a home.
I love that this story describes drag so beautifully - as a performance art. A place to speak your story or spread your message.
This is a fun novel in verse that can be found in the stacks at Nashua South and via Hoopla (audio) and Libby (E and Audio.)
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