At Home in My Skin

By Maleeha Malik

A tender story of a Pakistani boy with vitiligo who explores the woods and, through small yet meaningful interactions with nature, reaffirms the beauty of his skin.

After a tough day at school, Shan, a kid with vitiligo, seeks out the peacefulness of the woods in his backyard. Surrounded by nature, he marvels at a salamander's spots and speckled leaves. From the dappled sunlight on the forest floor to the stars scattered across the night sky, Shan observes patterns in the splendors of nature--patterns like the unique dots that he has. Each one is a meaningful reminder that his beautiful skin is meant to be admired and loved.

Winner of Lee & Low Books New Voices Award, At Home in My Skin encourages every reader to embrace their natural beauty and know that they belong in this world.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1643796240
• ISBN13: 9781643796246
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 11.0" x 9.5"
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3