the book
The Skin I’m In
“I have extremely low self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth. In a way, your book has helped me keep my head up. And without the reassurance that the color of my skin doesn't make me uglier, I do believe I wouldn't be living. Thank you sooo much. You’re truly a blessing.”
Student, Tennesee
Thirteen-year-old Maleeka Madison is tall, skinny, and dark-skinned. That’s a problem for some people. To make her life easier, Maleeka befriends the toughest girl in school. Only bullies force you to pay more than you’d like, so life for Maleeka just gets harder, until she learns to stand up for herself and love the skin she’s in.