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Nya Engle is constantly, bullied by her peers. Not a day goes by that she doesn't face cruel remarks and hurtful comments about her dark complexion, and despite being a kind young lady, the star of the girls' basketball team, and a straight-A student, Nya can't seem to overcome her toughest battle, colorism within her community.
With the support of her mother and father and her best friend, Jas, Nya seeks to creatively capture the attention of her...
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The Skin I'm In explores the importance of having skin covering while encouraging children to notice the similarities as well as the differences in skin tone and texture as a person ages, gains or losses weight, gets hot or cold, etc. It then asks the reader to draw a picture of himself/herself and explain how they view the importance of their skin. This book does not serve as a science book therefore, it doesn't offer an in-depth view of the purposes....
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Award-winning author Sharon G. Flake crafts a remarkable story of one girl's struggle to accept herself. Maleeka Madison is a dark-skinned African-American girl. She feels uncomfortable and wishes she had lighter skin. When her teacher, Miss Saunders, who suffers from a rare skin condition, shows that there is more to people than the color of their skin, Maleeka learns to appreciate and accept who she truly is. Sisi Aisha Johnson's gripping narration...
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The skin I'm in novels volume 1
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IL: MG+ - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 4
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Thirteen-year-old Maleeka, uncomfortable because her skin is extremely dark, meets a new teacher with a birthmark on her face and makes some discoveries about how to love who she is and what she looks like.
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The Charity Series is a creation of Heaven's Divine Kiss. It is comprised of nine books that address various topics which can be challenging for young people to deal with, and adults often find difficult to discuss with them. Topics include Abuse, Abandonment, Adoption, Bullying, Black Lives Matter, Death of a Loved One, Loneliness, and Low Self-Esteem. This book of the series is about a young girl named Raven who struggles to accept her dark complexion....
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Being in the field of medicine and plastic surgery, I have realised just having knowledge and skills are not enough to be a successful plastic surgeon; you need to be a general surgeon, a doctor, and most importantly, a compassionate human being to be successful. You also need to be a good administrator, leader, businessman, and politician. You need to be a good teacher to continue the legacy. This is what I am striving to accomplish. My wish is that...
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Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! volume 20
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The Skin I'm In: Nick and Sally are playing super heroes when Nick cuts his finger. He wishes he had skin like a super hero. Oh but you do, says The Cat! And a visit to Dr. Giggles to learn all about how super skin is, is just the thing! By shrinking down really small, they discover teeny tiny hairs on our skin, how stretchy our skin is and slippery too! They even learn that old skin falls off and new skin grows. It even fixes itself when it's hurt!...
10) The life I'm in
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The skin I'm in novels volume 2
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"In 'The Skin I'm In,' readers saw into the life of Maleeka Madison, a teen who suffered from the ridicule she received because of her dark skin color. For decades fans have wanted to know the fate of the bully who made Maleeka's life miserable, Char. Now in Sharon Flake's latest and unflinching novel, 'The Life I'm In,' we follow Charlese Jones, who, with her raw, blistering voice speaks the truths many girls face, offering insight to some of the...
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The author presents an entertaining, comprehensive, illustrated skin care guide. Offers essential information on skin care, whether you're hitting adolescence or the middle years--including acne treatments, anti-aging advice, step-by-step tutorials, quizzes, prevention, and tips.
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A plus-size supermodel tells her powerful personal story and offers inspiration and tips to women everywhere to help them survive and thrive.
Mom. Feminist. Plus size. Supermodel. Loud. Proud. Body Activist. Beautiful. Businesswoman. Homemaker. Cat owner. Funny. Outspoken. Wife. Daughters. Lover. Fighter. Survivor...
Tess Holliday is many things and perfect is not one of them. But she loves her imperfections-after all, they've formed the woman she...
15) Arrogant bastard
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Dark desires volume 3
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I'm known as the Black Widow because the desires I hide inside are pure poison. I was a different person once. Faith, a young wife, hoping to become a mother. My life was pleasant. Stable. It was hell. Until Killian Knight opened my eyes to a world of espionage and intrigue. He saw something in me, something I was too afraid to acknowledge. I didn't want to be excited by the danger. Didn't want to crave the wicked passion only he could provide. But...
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Ice planet barbarians volume 5
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""Hey, Tiffany?" Josie's voice jerks me from my sleep. I sit up, my heart pounding. There's a cold sweat on my skin and my hair is sticking to my face. I push it back and try to act normal. "Mm?" "You were having a nightmare," she says softly. "Didn't sound like a good one." Just a dream. I'm no longer on the alien ship. I'm safe here on the ice planet. There's a cave full of big warriors who won't let anyone grab me and haul me down a hallway to...
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"Every new book by Jorie Graham is worth reading. . . . Frustrating, frustrated, afraid, panicked, pleading, Graham has once again written the poems of our moment." - NPR.org
"This engaging, evocative collection from Graham explores the experience of struggle in a rapidly-changing world plagued by existential threats. The poems consider the present and interpret it through a critical eye, carefully mindful of each subject's impact on daily lives....
18) Meaty: essays
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"Samantha Irby explodes onto the printed page with her debut collection of brand-new essays about trying to laugh her way through failed relationships, being black, taco feasts, bouts with Crohn's disease, and more. Every essay is crafted with the same scathing wit and poignant candor thousands of loyal readers have come to expect from visiting her notoriously hilarious blog, bitchesgottaeat.com"--Page 4 of cover.
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"In Embrace Aging: Conquer Your Fears and Enjoy Added Years, Dr. Jeannette Guerrasio empowers people over 50 by guiding them with practical advice for happy, healthy, and independent aging. She focuses on the everyday aspects of aging to help readers understand how their bodies change with age and how best to overcome and adapt to these changes"--