The Skin I'm In
by Flake, Sharon G.
John Steptoe Author Award for New TalentCoretta Scott King Award/HonorsALA Best Book for Young AdultsTeacherAcceptanceSchoolBlack PeopleYALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant YA
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AR Book Level
4.1
AR Points
4
Word Count
30,782
Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
205333 EN
About this book
Maleeka suffers the jibes of the other children at school because of her very dark skin. She struggles with her self-image and her "best friend", who is giving her more trouble than friendship. Contains controversial subject matter.