Praise for The Life I'm In : * "[A]ny reader can appreciate this novel's indelible impact." -- Publisher's Weekly , starred review * "A sequel for today's time. [an] unflinching narrative. vivid and important." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "A much-desired sister novel. [A] difficult yet necessary sequel." -- Booklist , starred review Praise for The Skin I'm In : Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent Publishers Weekly Author to Watch * "Flake's debut novel will hit home. echoes universal brink-of-adolescence concerns.
" -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Funny and clever. will pull readers into a world too rarely represented in middle-grade fiction." -- Booklist "Young teens will appreciate Flake's authenticity." -- School Library Journal Praise for Pinned : Kirkus Reviews Best Books of Year NAACP Image Award Nominee * "Flake avoids tidiness, constructing two authentic, distinct voices that expose the strengths and flaws of both teenagers." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "[The protagonists], in addition to the supporting characters -- parents, teachers, and friends alike -- have distinctive personalities and voices, enhancing the story's depth and complexity." -- The Horn Book , starred review Praise for The Unstoppable Octobia May : "Socially conscious work of historical fiction. smart, spirited, and hopeful." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "[A] page-turning read that never feels like a history lesson.
" -- The Horn Book.