The Skin I'm In "Flake's debut novel will hit home." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) Maleeka Madison, with help from her teacher, must learn to love her dark skin-the skin she's in. Money Hungry "The unerring details evoke characters, rooms, and neighborhoods with economy and precision."-Booklist (starred review) Raspberry Hill is starved for money and will do anything legal to keep from becoming homeless again. Begging for Change "Flake's strength . . . lies in developing genuine, believable adults and children."-BCCB (starred review) A year later, Raspberry's thieving, drug-addicted father returns, sending her into a tailspin of worry, deceit, and ultimately, redemption.