Podcast appearances and mentions of Sharon G Flake

From bestselling and Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, THE FAMILY I'M IN delves deep into the complex relationships between Black boys and their fathers, exploring the challenges of growing up and defining what it truly means to be a man. Following her groundbreaking novel THE SKIN I'M IN and its powerful sequel THE LIFE I'M IN, Flake returns with a story that resonates with a new generation of readers. THE FAMILY I'M IN introduces John-John and Caleb, childhood friends who are facing the triumphs and struggles of becoming young men in a world full of generational expectations, societal pressures, and uncertain futures. Together, John-John and Caleb navigate family illness, divorced parents, difficult teachers, and relationships with girls who think they have all the answers. As they search for their own identities, they wrestle with the idea of being “nice” kids who want to be seen for who they truly are. THE FAMILY I'M IN is a heartfelt exploration of friendship, family, and the challenges Black boys face on their journey to manhood, offering a poignant reflection on identity and love. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

From bestselling and Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, THE FAMILY I'M IN delves deep into the complex relationships between Black boys and their fathers, exploring the challenges of growing up and defining what it truly means to be a man. Following her groundbreaking novel THE SKIN I'M IN and its powerful sequel THE LIFE I'M IN, Flake returns with a story that resonates with a new generation of readers. THE FAMILY I'M IN introduces John-John and Caleb, childhood friends who are facing the triumphs and struggles of becoming young men in a world full of generational expectations, societal pressures, and uncertain futures. Together, John-John and Caleb navigate family illness, divorced parents, difficult teachers, and relationships with girls who think they have all the answers. As they search for their own identities, they wrestle with the idea of being “nice” kids who want to be seen for who they truly are.

Sharon G. Flake is a celebrated author with multiple honors, including two Coretta Scott King Honor Awards and author of THE FAMILY I'M IN, the third installment in the I'm In series, following her groundbreaking debut The Skin I'm In (2000) and sister novel The Life I'm In (2021). The Family I'm In explores the complex relationship between Black boys and their fathers, highlighting the challenges they face while growing up and defining what it means to be a man amidst societal pressures. John-John and Caleb, childhood friends, navigate common struggles like family illness, divorced parents, school, and crushes, while dealing with their labels as “nice boys”. Sharon wrote this novel in honor of all the young Black boys who wish to feel seen and heard. In this episode we talk about YA literature as a tool for talking more about masculinity and family and much more. Flake discusses how her characters resonate with readers and the significance of empathy in storytelling, while also addressing the challenges young people face today. The dialogue emphasizes the role of literature in fostering deep conversations about identity and societal issues. https://www.sharongflake.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Series and Its Evolution 02:47 Navigating Young Adult Themes in Modern Contexts 06:09 Exploring Masculinity Through Literature 09:05 Character Development and Authenticity in Writing 12:07 The Role of Literature in Understanding Youth 15:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

In this episode Anthony interviews author Sharon G. Flake about her latest book, 'The Family I'm In,' which continues the story of John John, a character from her earlier work, 'The Skin I'm In.' The conversation explores themes of character development, father-son dynamics, the role of community, and the importance of adult figures in young people's lives. Flake discusses the challenges of writing relatable characters who are flawed yet capable of growth, and the impact her stories have on young readers. The episode also touches on the significance of school settings in her narratives and the evolving expectations of young men in relationships.New ReleasesAll the Noise at Once by DeAndra Davis.The Forgotten Summer of Seneca by Camryn GarrettOn Again, Awkward Again by Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame MbaliaPlease Pay Attention by Jamie SumnerStorm Singer by Sarwat Chadda, illus. by Virginia AllynChapters00:00 Introduction to the Book Fair Podcast01:00 Interview with Sharon G. Flake02:36 Character Development: John John and His Journey06:03 Father-Son Dynamics and Community Influence09:31 The Role of Adults in Young Lives12:09 School as a Central Theme in Storytelling15:20 Exploring Gender Expectations and Relationships19:34 Flaws and Growth in Young Characters22:51 New Releases32:21 Headlines

In this episode Anthony interviews author Sharon G. Flake about her latest book, 'The Family I'm In,' which continues the story of John John, a character from her earlier work, 'The Skin I'm In.' The conversation explores themes of character development, father-son dynamics, the role of community, and the importance of adult figures in young people's lives. Flake discusses the challenges of writing relatable characters who are flawed yet capable of growth, and the impact her stories have on young readers. The episode also touches on the significance of school settings in her narratives and the evolving expectations of young men in relationships.New ReleasesAll the Noise at Once by DeAndra Davis.The Forgotten Summer of Seneca by Camryn GarrettOn Again, Awkward Again by Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame MbaliaPlease Pay Attention by Jamie SumnerStorm Singer by Sarwat Chadda, illus. by Virginia AllynChapters00:00 Introduction to the Book Fair Podcast01:00 Interview with Sharon G. Flake02:36 Character Development: John John and His Journey06:03 Father-Son Dynamics and Community Influence09:31 The Role of Adults in Young Lives12:09 School as a Central Theme in Storytelling15:20 Exploring Gender Expectations and Relationships19:34 Flaws and Growth in Young Characters22:51 New Releases32:21 Headlines

Sharon G. Flake is a celebrated author with multiple honors, including two Coretta Scott King Honor Awards and author of THE FAMILY I'M IN, the third installment in the I'm In series, following her groundbreaking debut The Skin I'm In (2000) and sister novel The Life I'm In (2021).The Family I'm In explores the complex relationship between Black boys and their fathers, highlighting the challenges they face while growing up and defining what it means to be a man amidst societal pressures. John-John and Caleb, childhood friends, navigate common struggles like family illness, divorced parents, school, and crushes, while dealing with their labels as “nice boys”. Sharon wrote this novel in honor of all the young Black boys who wish to feel seen and heard. Over twenty-five years ago, your novelTHE SKIN I'M IN started important conversations about bullying and self-acceptance and became a modern classic. It introduced readers to John-John and Maleeka, whose lives were further explored in the bestselling sequel, THE LIFE I'M IN. Now fans are reunited with these beloved characters as well as Charlese and Miss Saunders in THE FAMILY I'M IN.http://sharongflake.comThe Douglas Coleman Show VE (Video Edition) offers video promotional packages for authors.Please see our website for complete details. https://www.douglascolemanmusic.com/vepromo/Please help us to continue to bring you quality content by showing your support for our show. https://fundrazr.com/e2CLX2?ref=ab_eCTqb8_ab_31eRtAh53pq31eRtAh53pq

You are listening to Two Zero Q – 20 Questions With Interesting People, where we learn the 'Origin Story' of Author Sharon Flake.Sharon G. Flake is a celebrated author with multiple honors, including two Coretta Scott King Honor Awards and author of THE FAMILY I'M IN, the third installment in the I'm In series, following her groundbreaking debut The Skin I'm In (2000) and sister novel The Life I'm In (2021).The Family I'm In explores the complex relationship between Black boys and their fathers, highlighting the challenges they face while growing up and defining what it means to be a man amidst societal pressures. John-John and Caleb, childhood friends, navigate common struggles like family illness, divorced parents, school, and crushes, while dealing with their labels as “nice boys”. Sharon wrote this novel in honor of all the young Black boys who wish to feel seen and heard.I spoke with Sharon about her life, her understanding of YA mindsets, work and her influences.“Readers will find much to appreciate about John-John's meandering journey, which doesn't spell out lessons but trusts them to reflect independently. [His] central relationships are well developed and poignantly described, and Flake renders his growing pains on the road to maturity in an authentic and accessible voice that will make readers root for him. A thought-provoking portrayal of growing up and defining yourself as a young man. – KIRKUS REVIEWS#TwoZeroQ#SharonFlake#theskinimin#thelifeimin#thefamilyimin#YANovels#theveryhandsometimkirk#Gay, #PRIDE, #LGBT Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From bestselling and Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, THE FAMILY I'M IN delves deep into the complex relationships between Black boys and their fathers, exploring the challenges of growing up and defining what it truly means to be a man. Following her groundbreaking novel THE SKIN I'M IN and its powerful sequel THE LIFE I'M IN, Flake returns with a story that resonates with a new generation of readers. THE FAMILY I'M IN introduces John-John and Caleb, childhood friends who are facing the triumphs and struggles of becoming young men in a world full of generational expectations, societal pressures, and uncertain futures. Together, John-John and Caleb navigate family illness, divorced parents, difficult teachers, and relationships with girls who think they have all the answers. As they search for their own identities, they wrestle with the idea of being “nice” kids who want to be seen for who they truly are. THE FAMILY I'M IN is a heartfelt exploration of friendship, family, and the challenges Black boys face on their journey to manhood, offering a poignant reflection on identity and love. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Sharon G. Flake to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary journey and new book ONCE IN A BLUE MOON. 

Guest host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati speaks to Murphy, Coordinator of Genealogy Education at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina.https://iaamuseum.org/.Her guest for the monthly feature "What is Philadelphia Reading" is best selling author Sharon G. Flake.https://www.sharongflake.com/

In conversation with Sharon G. Flake Camonghne Felix is the author of Build Yourself a Boat, ''an exquisite and thoughtful'' (Bustle) poetry collection that was longlisted for the National Book Award in poetry and shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award, among other honors. A contributing writer at The Cut, her poetry has appeared in or is forthcoming in numerous places, including The New Yorker, Poetry Magazine, and Harvard Review. In Dyscalculia, Felix uses her childhood learning disorder that caused difficulties with math to explore the trauma of a monumental breakup, past troubles, and the concepts of self-love and acceptance. Acclaimed as a modern classic for middle and high school students, Sharon G. Flake's 1998 debut novel The Skin I'm In depicts the travails of a seventh grader dealing with self-esteem issues connected with race, economics, and academic success. It has been translated into several languages and has sold more than one million copies worldwide. Flake is also the author of a dozen other books of fiction, short stories, and poems, including Money Hungry, You Don't Even Know Me, and The Life I'm In, a companion piece to The Skin I'm In published in 2021. Her many honors include two Coretta Scott King Awards, the John Steptoe Award for New Talent, and the YWCA Racial Justice Award. (recorded 3/1/2023)

My first interview with Sharon G. Flake took place in 2021, Sharon joined me to talk about her new novel, The Life I'm In.  Since that time, The Life I'm In has been named one of the top twenty teen reads for 2021, as well as, The Kirkus Prize: Young Reader's Finalist.Sharon G. Flake is an author parents and educators trust to tackle tough issues around race, self-esteem, self-protection and empowerment.  Sharon is a powerful, important and encouraging voice.If you know or suspect someone is being trafficked or have questions, please call:National Human Trafficking Hotline  1-888-373-7888

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back award-winning author Sharon G. Flake to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her extraordinary writing career and her latest book THE LIFE I'M IN. 

This week, Features Co-Director Jessi D speaks with Chicago-based artist Ifeanyi Elswith. They discuss themes of self-care and setting personal boundaries in her music, being inspired by Sharon G. Flake's novel The Skin I'm In, and releasing an album, Everything Festyle, during the pandemic. Produced by Jessi D Photo Credit: Maseo

Summer Break - Let's revisit and in case you missed it. Sharon G. Flake is a multi-award winning young adult and children's author. She is a three-time winner of the Coretta Scott King award. Her latest book, The Life I'm In follows her groundbreaking debut novel The Skin I'm In. The impact of her debut novel more than 20 years ago, is felt today. Sharon's books withstand the test of time. It was a given that a sequel was needed, even if it took her 20 years to be convinced of it.

The powerful and long-anticipated companion to The Skin I'm In, Sharon Flake's bestselling modern classic, presents the unflinching story of Char, a young woman trapped in the underworld of human trafficking.Tune in Friday, April 23rd at 8:00PM EDT/5:00PM PDT for #MomentswithMarianne show with The powerful and long-anticipated companion to The Skin I'm In, Sharon Flake's bestselling modern classic, presents the unflinching story of Char, a young woman trapped in the underworld of human trafficking.Tune in for #MomentswithMarianne show with special guest Sharon G. Flake as we discuss her new #novel The Life I’m In.Sharon G. Flake exploded onto the literary scene with her novel The Skin I'm In, in 1998, and was  named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start. Since then she has become a multiple Coretta Scott King Author  Honor Award winner and many of her novels have received ALA Notable and Best Books for Young Adults  citations from the American Library Association. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. sharongflake.com.

The Life I'm In, a sister novel to the bestselling, The Skin I'm In by three-time Coretta Scott King award-winning author, Sharon G.  Flake. Since it's groundbreaking debut more than 20 years ago, The Skin I'm In, had a tremendous impact which has stood the test of time, continuing to influence teens, parents, teachers and educators among others.  Sharon G. Flake takes on tough issues around race, self-esteem, self-protection and empowerment. The Life I'm In, presents the unflinching story of Char, a young woman trapped in the underworld of human trafficking. 

Sharon G. Flake is a multi-award winning young adult and children’s author. She is a three-time winner of the Coretta Scott King award. Her latest book, The Life I’m In follows her groundbreaking debut novel The Skin I’m In. The impact of her debut novel more than 20 years ago, is felt today. Sharon’s books withstand the test of time. It was a given that a sequel was needed, even if it took her 20 years to be convinced of it. Sharon continues to take on the tough issues: race, self-esteem, self-protection and empowerment. Issues that teenagers can face on a daily basis. With the advancement of technology, these issues can be paralyzing. And she always reminds us that we are talking about children. Teenagers are not adults. They are still children and we need to protect them. With The Life I’m In, Sharon takes on the multi-billion dollar business of human trafficking, targeting venerable teens. Prior to becoming an author, Sharon was a counselor for teens at a foster placement agency. Excelling as a counselor, Sharon garnered valuable insight into teens, adoption and foster parenting. Sharon had literally exploded onto the literary scene with The Skin I’m In over 20 years ago. And she was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start. Since then, she has won multiple Coretta Scott King Author Awards. Many of her novels have received ALA Notable and Best Books for Young Adults citations from the American Library Association. You can visit her website at sharongflake.com. This week’s ‘Sylvia & Me – My Reading Corner’ a conversation with author Sharon G. Flake Teenagers and children Bullying Responsibility Social media and teenage pressure Remember – these are children Predators and human trafficking Survival and the power of human empathy Compassion and its powerful cure 1st question asked

A conversation with two of YA's finest: Sharon G. Flake, whose new book is The Life I'm In, and Bill Konigsberg, whose latest novel is The Bridge (both are published by Scholastic).  Both of my guests write about the pain, joy, discovery, and hope of the teenage years. This week’s Write the Book Prompt is to write a paragraph on each of those four subjects: pain, joy, discovery, hope, from the perspective of your own teenage self. Perhaps you are still a teenager. Or maybe you fit that description five years ago. Perhaps fifty. No matter the case, a young adult sensibility still lives in your memories and the person you became and are still becoming each day. Harness those feelings and memories, and write. Good luck with your work in the coming week, and tune in next week for another prompt or suggestion. Music Credit: Aaron Shapiro

One person’s antagonist is another’s protagonist. It’s true in life, and also in the award-winning young-adult fiction of Sharon G. Flake.

Since it's groundbreaking debut more than 20 years ago, The Skin I'm In, had a tremendous impact which has stood the test of time, continuing to influence teens, parents, teachers, and educators, among others. Sharon G. Flake takes on tough issues around race, self-esteem, self-protection and empowerment. Prior to becoming an author, Sharon was a counselor for teens at a foster placement agency, a job which she excelled at and also gave her insight into teens, adoption, foster parenting, and more. “Before incredible movements and monikers like Black Girls Rock, Black Girl Magic, and Well-Read Black Girl, there was The Skin I’m In.” —Jason Reynolds THE LIFE I’M IN A SISTER NOVEL TO THE BESTSELLING, THE SKIN I’M IN BY THREE-TIME CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, SHARON G. FLAKE ★ “A VIVID AND IMPORTANT DEPICTION OF THE STRUGGLES OF TOO MANY TEENS.”—KIRKUS REVIEWS, STARRED REVIEW ★ “A MUCH-DESIRED SISTER NOVEL”—BOOKLIST, STARRED REVIEW "The best part of my gig is that I get to meet, hug and engage with young people. And that years later, many of those young people (along with their teachers and parents) say that my work has impacted their lives in some significant way. If I had to do it all over again, I would still want to be an author who writes for young people of all ages." —Sharon G. Flake

Dez chats with 3x Coretta Scott King Award-Winning Author, Sharon G. Flake! We dive into her career through the years, her new book, Money Hungry and The Skin I’m In. Who would she cast to play Maleeka in a movie/series of her book? Dez hosts ‘This or That’ and Sharon plays ‘Plot or Not?’ Thank you to Recess and Blenders Eyewear for sponsoring us this week! For 15% off ALL Recess orders click here. For 16% off Blenders SITEWIDE, click here. 

Sharon G. Flake first exploded onto the literary scene with her internationally acclaimed novel, The Skin I’m In. Since then, she has become a bestselling author and multiple Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner, as well as an NAACP Image Award nominee. Ms. Flake’s many novels include Pinned, Money Hungry, Unstoppable Octobia May, Bang!, Who Am I Without Him?, and You Don’t Even Know Me. Her books have received multiple ALA Notable and Best Books for Young Adults citations from the American Library Association and have been hailed among the “100 Books Every Teenage Girl Should Read.” Her latest book is The Life I'm In. Website: www.sharongflake.com

Host Cyrus Webb welcoems author Sharon G. Flake to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary career and the new book THE LIFE I'M IN.

In this podcast, we talk about our book club book, l Begging for Change by Sharon G. Flake. I hope you enjoy!

In this episode, host Lissa Jones explores what it means to love the skin you're in. First, she speaks with author Sharon G. Flake, whose 1998 novel, The Skin I'm In, influenced and inspired a generation of young women. Then, Lissa talks with Twin Cities artist Robin Hickman, who created a curriculum inspired by Flake's novel, and curator Hawona Sullivan Janzen about "Doll Power: Black Dolls and the Power of Play", an exhibit of Hickman's work that appeared at North Minneapolis's UROC Gallery earlier this year.

We dive into the realm of dystopian literature with Eoin Colfer’s “The Supernaturalist,” allowing us to explore themes such as trust, bravery, friendship, pollution, and overpopulation. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/the-supernaturalist/ Up Next: “The Skin I’m In” by Sharon G. Flake

We dive into the realm of dystopian literature with Eoin Colfer’s “The Supernaturalist,” allowing us to explore themes such as trust, bravery, friendship, pollution, and overpopulation. http://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/the-supernaturalist/ Up Next: “The Skin I’m In” by Sharon G. Flake

Author Sharon G. Flake writes stories about and for young adults/children.  She has eight published books. Pinned: Award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, presents a powerful novel about a teen boy and girl, each tackling disabilities. Autumn and Adonis have nothing in common and everything in common. Autumn is outgoing and has lots of friends. Adonis is shy and not so eager to connect with people. But even with their differences, the two have one thing in common--they're each dealing with a handicap. For Autumn, who has a learning disability, reading is a painful struggle that makes it hard to focus in class. But as her school’s most aggressive team wrestler, Autumn can take down any problem. Adonis is confined to a wheelchair. He has no legs. He can't walk or dance. But he’s a strong reader who loves books. Even so, Adonis has a secret he knows someone like Autumn can heal. The Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh declared February 16, 2010 as Sharon G. Flake Day. Ranked #1 African American author under Disney/Hyperion Books and #13 out of more than 500.   She had received numerous awards and accolades including ALA Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award for her first novel The Skin I'm In.  .Sharon’s novels have been translated into French, Spanish and Italian. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. www.sharongflake.com. 

Today in honor of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz's birthday today, May 19, 2011, we want to pause and reflect on his legacy with those inspired by his tireless zeal and push for justice. Confirmed guests are: Grace C. Stanislaus, Executive Director, Museum of the African Diaspora; author, Sharon G. Flake whose latest book is, You Don't Even Know Me: Stories and Poems about Boys; Adwoa Kudoto, a drummer & teacher from Cape Coast, Ghana (West Africa), joins Emani Dawson Bey, "Liberation Theatre." Both women have shows at La Pena Cultural Center in Berkeley, May 20 & May 25. Visit www.lapena.org We close with a conversation with musician/scholars: Anthony Brown, Jon Jang, and Marcus Shelby to talk about a Soundtrack for a Revolutioninspired by Bother Malcolm. All the excerpts from speeches are available on line at: http://www.archive.org/details/Malcolm_X (great website),http://www.brothermalcolm.net/mxwords/whathesaidarchive.html We also play part of Leon Thomas's "Malcolm's Gone."

Sharon G. Flake was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. The Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh declared February 16, 2010 as Sharon G. Flake Day. Flake is ranked #1 African American author under Disney/Hyperion Books and #13 out of more than 500. She was selected by the NBA Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers to participate as a featured author in their 2010 NBA/Read to Achieve Program. Flake has received numerous awards and accolades including ALA Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award for her