The Skin I'm In: by Sharon G. Flake

 

The Skin I'm In by Sharon G. Flake is a story about Maleeka Madison, a 7th grade black African student. She is teased on about time to time about being "too black" and also with the fact her mom makes the clothes for her. She can relate her problems to her teacher Miss Saunders who has a skin condition that leaves a mark on her face. They have formed a relationship to help try to help with each others struggle. One of the biggest problem Maleeka faces is a big-mouthed kid named Charlese and her trouble-making friends like Caleb. She must find a way to try and end her problems she faces in her school.