Dean Atta

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Dean Atta is an award-winning British author and poet, whose works have been praised by the likes of Bernardine Evaristo and Malorie Blackman. His novel in verse, The Black Flamingo, about a black, gay teen finding his voice through drag, performance and fashion, won the Stonewall Book Award and was shortlisted for numerous further prestigious awards. His poetry collection, There is (still) love here, explores acceptance, queer joy and the power of unapologetically being yourself and fully embracing who you are.