Sharon G FlakeSharon G. Flake's groundbreaking novel, The Skin I'm In, brought a bold dimension to literature for young readers. Now considered a modern classic, The Skin I'm In has sold over a million copies worldwide and has been translated into nuerous languages. The novel is required reading in classrooms and communities around the globe. Since its publication, Flake has authored over a dozen books, winning multiple Coretta Scott King Honor Awards; ALA Notable and Top Ten Recommended Books citations, and an NAACP Image Award Nomination, among many accolades. Her latest novel, The Life I'm In, a companion to The Skin I'm In, has earned four starred reviews, and has been deemed one of the most anticipated sequels of the decade. Read More Read Less