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Exclusive Interview With Sharon G. Flake, The Author Of “The Skin I’m In”! What inspired you to write “The Skin I’m In”? SGF: When my daughter was young I would tell her stories about dark skinned girls who could do great things. Since the world doesn’t always value dark skin as much as it should, I wanted to make sure she appreciated hers. I guess The Skin I’m In came out of my need to discuss the issue further.

Exclusive Interview With Sharon G. Flake, The Author Of “The Skin I’m In”!

What inspired you to write “The Skin I’m In”?

SGF: When my daughter was young I would tell her stories about dark skinned girls who could do great things. Since the world doesn’t always value dark skin as much as it should, I wanted to make sure she appreciated hers. I guess The Skin I’m In came out of my need to discuss the issue further.

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    My mom made me read this as a little girl. Some days, I think I need to read it again…
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