Quotes from book
The Skin I'm In

The Skin I'm In
Sharon G. Flake

The Skin I'm In is a realistic fiction novel written by Sharon G. Flake. It was published by Hyperion Books on January 3, 2000. It depicts the story of seventh-grader Maleeka Madison who has low self-esteem because of her dark skin color. The novel's themes include self-love, self-esteem, the power of friendship and body image. The anniversary edition was released in October 2018.

“To look in the mirror and like what you see, even when it doesn't look like your idea of beauty.”

Sharon G. Flake book The Skin I'm In

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“Gotta realize that all you are is all you got.”

Sharon G. Flake book The Skin I'm In

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“Don't go getting full of yourself becuase once you do, somebody's going to come and let the wind out of your sails”

Sharon G. Flake book The Skin I'm In

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