The Skin I'm In ; Sharon G. Flake 1998

 

 The Skin I'm In is a realistic fiction novel written by Sharon G. Flake. It was published by Hyperion Books on January 3, 1998 . It depicts the story of seventh-grader Maleeka Madison who has low self-esteem because of her dark skin color.[1] The novel's themes include self-love, self-esteem, the power of friendship, bullying and body image.