Liking Yourself and Loving Yourself

The Skin I’m In is a masterpiece. Sharon G. Flake explores sensitive issues that many students, even adults, deal with on a daily basis. Maleeka Madison, the protagonist, is in the 7th grade at McClenton Middle School. Unfortunately, she is having a rough time due to bullying, self-image/esteem, liking and loving herself, and puppy love. Charlese “Char” Jones, John-John McIntyre, and the twins and Char’s flunkies, Raina and Raise, are Maleeka’s bullies. They bully her because she has a dark skin complexion, and her mother sews her clothes, which Maleeka does not like because her mom is a novice seamstress, and it shows. Find out how Maleeka deals with these matters and if she overcomes them. This is a must read!

Reading Level Information

• Genre = Realistic Fiction
• Audience = Young adults, reluctant readers, and anyone seeking encouragement
• Guided Reading = W
• Lexile Measure = HL670
• Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) = 60
• Grades = 6-8 and 9-12
• Themes = bullying, self-esteem, skin tone, perception, and loving one’s self (https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/the-skin-i-m-in-by-sharon-flake/)

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