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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1998
The Skin I'm In
By Sharon Flake
Book #1 in the The Skin I'm In series
A bullied girl meets a teacher who changes her view on self-worth and identity.
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192 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Maleeka endures daily bullying over her appearance and clothes. When Miss Saunders, a new teacher with a unique look, arrives, Maleeka expects more trouble. Instead, she finds inspiration. Miss Saunders embraces her own differences, challenging Maleeka to reconsider her self-image. Can Maleeka learn to love herself in a world that constantly judges her? Discover the journey of self-acceptance and empowerment in this compelling story.
From the publisher
Sharon Flake’s award-winning debut novel, repackaged with a new cover just in time for it’s 20th anniversary! Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they’re not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it’s about her dark, black skin. When a new teacher, whose face is blotched with a startling white patch, starts at their school, Maleeka can see there is bound to be trouble for her too. But the new teacher’s attitude surprises Maleeka. Miss Saunders loves the skin she’s in. Can Maleeka learn to do the same?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Reading age
- 11–15
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 670L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.3
- F&P level
- ~P
Publication
- Published
- October 16, 2018
- First published
- October 16, 1998
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781368019439
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