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Seventh-grader Maleeka Madison is teased relentlessly about her dark skin. When a bold new teacher, Miss Saunders, arrives at school with a distinctive facial birthmark, Maleeka begins to see that true beauty comes from within. A frank, moving novel about colorism, bullying, and learning to love yourself for who you are.
