Book Club Book Review: Being Black ‘n Chicken, and Chips by Matt Okine January 4, 2020 Amanda Barrett 7 Comments Title: Being Black ‘n Chicken, and Chips Author: Matt Okine Published: September 24th 2019 Publisher: Hachette Australia Pages: 288 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Humour RRP: $29.99 Rating: 3 stars Mike Amon is a regular teenager. I guess that means that I am not the target audience for this book. Mike is a relatable character for all readers across the generations. Based on his award-winning stand-up show, and the loss of his own mother when he was 12, Matt Okine's coming-of-age novel, Being Black n Chicken and Chips, is a funny, heart-warming, and sometimes surreal look at how young people deal with grief, the loss of loved ones, and becoming an adult - all whilst desperately trying to fit in with the other kids. Comedian turned author Matt Okine has admitted his new book is set in Brisbane but he had to change the name of the city so he wouldnt ps people off. Matt spent 3 years co-hosting Triple J's hugely successful Breakfast Show before hanging up his headphones to go into production on his television adaptation of his award-winning semi-autobiographical stand up show The Other Guy for Stan. When I was asked to review this book I had never heard of Matt Okine. Matt Okine; Okine (right) with co-host Alex Dyson at Tropfest Australia 2013. Based on his award-winning stand up show of the same name, and the loss of his own mother when he was 12 years old, Matt Okine's debut novel, Being Black n Chicken n Sh!t, is a funny, heart-warming, and sometimes surreal, look at how young people deal with grief, the loss of loved ones, and becoming an adult - all whilst desperately trying to fit in with the other kids. Comedian Matt Okine visits Australia's top chefs to learn their tricks of the trade for cooking our favourite recipes. And on Saturday, Matt Okine revealed his new book is a roman à clef, which re-tells the emotional story of how he dealt with losing his mother Roslyn to …

Matt Okine says it’s a “dream come true” that his debut novel, Being Black ‘N Chicken, & Chips, is headed to the big screen, with production expected to start next year. Whether you're a novice or a meal-making maestro, their tips will make life in the kitchen much easier. I had to search the net to find out that he is a Triple J presenter who also presents the ABC series with the same name as this book. Sydney-based production company Aquarius Films has acquired film rights to comedian Matt Okine’s debut novel Being Black ‘N Chicken, & Chips (Hachette), reports the Sydney Morning Herald.. He is in year eight dealing with bullying, and his parents are divorced. Principal producer Angie Fielder said of Okine’s book, ‘It’s a really moving but also hilariously funny experience of being a teenager but also dealing with his mother dying.’