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carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved this poem/picture book that challenges readers to look deeper than skin to understand who a person is. Beautifully written and uniquely illustrated!
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This is a beautiful version of hooks' 'Skin Again.' Paired with Chris Raschka's fantastic illustrations, this book hits all the points. It questions what skin means--what race means--and how we construct it.
I will forever applaud Raschka for illustrating such important literary pieces such as this one, and I'd definitely have to recommend it to anybody who is looking to restore their faith in humanity.
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I will forever applaud Raschka for illustrating such important literary pieces such as this one, and I'd definitely have to recommend it to anybody who is looking to restore their faith in humanity.
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sducharme's review against another edition
4.0
"The skin I'm in is just a covering. It cannot tell my story." This is the central concept of this picture book illustrated by Chris Raschka. Using symbols and a rough sketchy style of painting, we make the match between the words and the pictures to deepen our understanding of the concept. For example, colored squares represent the "inside" essence of each figure and when the squares switch owners we infer that the figures have truly understood each other. An onion shape is repeated throughout as well, another hint to the multiple layers of each person's story. A good choice for discussion.
jwsg's review against another edition
2.0
I’ve been looking for books to engage my young kids in a conversation about race. Skin again has an important message and lovely illustrations but as several reviewers who have given this book 2 stars have noted, I found the text too complex the purpose of engaging young kids:
“The skin I’m in looks good to me. It will let you know one small way to trace my identity.”
“Be with me inside the me of me, all made up of stories present, past and future. Some true to life and others all fun and fantasy, all the way I imagine me.”
More appropriate for older kids in their tweens perhaps, notwithstanding the picture book format which makes Skin Again look like it’s aimed at a younger crowd.
“The skin I’m in looks good to me. It will let you know one small way to trace my identity.”
“Be with me inside the me of me, all made up of stories present, past and future. Some true to life and others all fun and fantasy, all the way I imagine me.”
More appropriate for older kids in their tweens perhaps, notwithstanding the picture book format which makes Skin Again look like it’s aimed at a younger crowd.
blackbruh's review against another edition
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5.0
I have to wonder if this is a children book or an adults children book. Very much something for adults to re-parent themselves in a way. The wording seems a bit complex for a child, but that's probably just me underestimating them. Sometimes you just need visuals, a general plot and kids more or less get the idea of something. Very beautiful I enjoyed as a grown man.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
I was happy to find this gem on my school library bookshelf. This is a wonderful book about how our skin color is just one part of who we are. For someone to know us, they have to come inside and find out more than that. This doesn't mean skin color means nothing, but that it is only a part of knowing someone. We have to share ourselves and listen to each other. This would be a great discussion starter with young or older readers.
zoes_human's review
4.0
I was thrilled to see a picture book written by renowned feminist and social activist bell hooks. It did not disappoint. Vivid illustrations compliment a wonderful poem that is a great way to start conversations about race with little readers.
pib003's review against another edition
4.0
My library has this in board book format and I cannot comprehend for the life of me WHY this book was ever published that way. It's so poetic and would be a great foundation for a class writing, acting, or dancing exercise. Or any form of expression really.