In my skin, I move. I spin like crinkly leaves on a windy day. I dance to my very own rhythm. In my skin, I hope. I dust myself off so I can take on tomorrow. I chase the rainbow that shines after the storm.
Told by many different children as they sing, rise, reach, move, learn, hope, laugh, rest, remember and love, this gorgeous poem shows us that when you embrace the skin you’re in, you open yourself up to a world of possibilities.
Let’s Talk Picture Books, Book Crush of the Week Jan 24
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Morgan Christie is a poet, playwright, and fiction writer from Toronto. The author of several poetry chapbooks, her writing has also appeared in Aethlon, Moko and Little Patuxent Review. She is based in North Carolina.
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Martina Stuhlberger is an Austrian illustrator. She worked as a copy/screenwriter and multimedia content creator before discovering her true passion and creating a colorful life as an illustrator and designer.
“An affirming array of children demonstrate what it means to ‘hope,’ ‘laugh,’ and, ultimately, ‘belong’ in the skin and body we are given.”
- Foreword Reviews
“This ode to our skin creates a welcoming space that invites readers to embrace and celebrate the skin we are in while also accepting others for their unique qualities and abilities.”
- Youth Services Book Review
“In My Skin is a beautiful poem celebrating all the wonderful things our bodies and minds can experience. There is diversity in the children represented, yet they are all able to have the same experiences and emotions providing a sense of joy and unity throughout the book. Overall, this is a gentle read filled with motion and a sense of embracing joy just the way we are which makes for a lovely read.”
—YA Books Central, 5 STARS
“I wish I had a book like this as I was growing up. I also wish I had this story when I was first starting out, teaching in my own classroom. This book is an affirmation for every single child. I found the text to be poetic, lyrical and meditative. The illustrations feel as if you are wrapped up in the warmth of the sun. I smiled at every child who danced across these pages; the diversity and hair texture, skin tone, ability, and expression gave me hope – hope that our children will grow to exist in a society where our differences are what we love about one another, and what ultimately makes us all stronger.”
—Teach for the Change
