The Skin I'm In Paperback – July 17, 2007

This is such a powerful coming of age story! As a school librarian, I read this book to approve it for purchase. It was definitely approved. There are so many topics to unpack in this book - self esteem, cultural diversity, friend relationships, peer pressure, social standing, criminal actions, and bullying just to name a few.

Every student should read this book. Especially those in their teens. It will help them build self confidence and self esteem

Bought this book for my 12yr old daughter! She was feeling a bit insecure and I remember reading it at her age, since she's started reading it she's been feeling more confident. Even 20yrs later, this book is still helping and healing 💜

im an eleven year old and dont usually dont read stuff like i did in this book. i think when maleeka got chased, beat up, and burned down a clasroom, she learned that like Akeelma, she hd to accept her differences. she saved jjs butt, told char and the twins and sweets so many things, and got into varieties of trouble. later on, she realizes tht miss saunders is stubborn, but lets only her off the hook. she learns that like miss saunders, she has to accept her differences and rise above the highest and teach the ones in need. she learns that she has to act confident, to be and feel confident. i think char and the twins represent the bad influences in life and makeela represents the strong independent persons who learns to trust and love. i love how i can relate.

Sharon does not hold back on the reality that children of color can endure at such an early age. As I read Maleeka's story, it made me reflect on my experiences when I was in school as a dark skinned girl. I loved what Caleb does for her in the end. What a sweetheart and I also believe that John John while he was an antagonist, was also feeling Maleeka. I will definitely have my daughter to read this. Sharon, you delivered in this book. Thank you!

This review is based entirely on the physical characteristics of the book. It was assigned summer reading for my daughter's school and I have not the slightest notion of what it is about.The type was clear and easy to read. The cover and binding were sturdy enough to stand up to an eleven year-old carrying it around all summer in their backpack.

If you can open your heart and mind, and close your eyes, this book is a live document. The characters are alive, and each emotion; the fear, sadness, pride are each alive as an individual character. I couldn't put it down, and I look forward to reading everything Ms.Flake has created!

Amazing book!! Highly recommend!!!! This came out when I was 5 years old and I read it in elementary school/again now as an adult and it still hit the same! Such an amazing book! I would highly recommend to anyone! It's an amazing story!