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Sharon G. Flake
Sharon G. Flake writes middle grade and young adult novels that focus on the Black experience and self-identity. She is best known for her award-winning debut, The Skin
The Skin I'm In
Synopsis
Maleeka Madison is tired of being teased for her dark skin and her mother's handmade clothes. When a new teacher with a prominent birthmark arrives at school, Maleeka starts to see her own beauty in a different light. She must decide whether to keep following the wrong crowd or stand up for herself and the person she wants to become.