Sharon G. Flake

How cute! My publisher, Astra, came up with the pack of tissues idea to promote my new book. You may preorder book now.

Good times at NCTE with committed, inspiring educators and authors, many who have used my work for years. Thanks Laquita Hardy.

I want to go to Dollywood. I also want to meet Dolly Parton. And interview her. She is one hell of a human being.

Sitting around trying my hand at some new technology.

Spent a portion of the day with young people at talking a-bought my new book Once in a Blue Moon, answering questions, laughing, watching them light up when they were given free books written by a number of different authors. Thanks

If you’re in Pittsburgh tomorrow, come on by. I’m at from 1 until 3.

378,000 views in 14 hours. Thanks . What a blessing. Thanks to readers everywhere. ✨

For years, people of faith from different backgrounds have used my work. Thank you one and all. I invite you to come to this event also, to say hi, purchase a book or not, get one of my older ones signed, share how you used my work.

Hey everyone. Join me on Wednesday August 30th at 9:45pm as I go live on Instagram under the Super Blue Moon while I read from my new novel Once in a Blue Moon. The next blue moon comes in about 3 years, so don’t miss this one. .like.me

What a day at KDKA TV yesterday. Christa Kelly and Mary Ours reporters and Talk Pittsburgh hosts here, before a sit down interview with me about my new middle grade book Once in a Blue Moon. Check it out at KDKA.com.

Thanks to everyone who came to my launch yesterday, and to those who pre-ordered Once in a Blue Moon well before it came out. I’m grateful to still write books that you want to buy, that educators and librarians want to teach and young people still want to read. Pittsburgh I left plenty of signed copies at Stories Like Me Bookstore. Treat yourself and go there. There is no other bookstore like it in the city. The books are all for children and teens, and they are diverse in so many amazing ways. And thanks to Denise LaRosa, who blogs about books and led an engaging conversation with me. A new friendship has begun . Valerie Njie
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He is still handsome. Go dad!

Please join me at my upcoming book launch hosted by Stories Like Me, an incredible bookstore in Pittsburgh. Details are on the attached flyers. To register go to www.eventbtrite.com .like.me

Philly it’s been fun. This is me at Strawberry Mansion High, next to an incredible mural of the poet Amanda Gorman. I spoke with students about my work, including Once in a Blue Moon. Dang I love what I do. We Need Diverse Books Philadelphia Public Schools

JUSt GOT THE NEWS FROM MY EDITOR. Once in a Blue Moon is a Best of the Month pick for July at Amazon. Book drops July 11th. You may preorder today. https://bookshop.org/p/books/once-in-a-blue-moon/18849926?ean=9780593480984

Philly I’ve been popping up at bookstores and libraries sharing the good news…my novel Once In A Blue Moon drops on July 11th! Tasia, on my left, and Lauren are sisters both working at Papersource store in Ardmore. Talk about kind people. And one grew up reading The Skin I’m In!
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There is something about lighthouses that I love. Something about teachers, mothers, and smart brown boys that show up in my novels again and again. This book has it all. Pre-order today. Your summer will be sweeter with this book in it.
“An evocative, immediate novel with compelling characters and a wonderful well-paced plot.” Horn Book starred review.

Went to an area high school last week, Woodland Hills. Three classes had each read The Life I'm In. Got to meet with the students, take their questions and listen to their insights. Had an amazing day thanks to a great library staff.

Fangirling at the book festival w/author friends Brittany Thurman,
Daria Peoples and Kelly Starling Lyons.

It's raining in Pittsburgh. For sure your chidren do not want to be stuck in the house. Bring them to the Kingsley Center. Meet authors, buy books, get 'em signed, take pictures, have fun. Your child and the child in you will say thanks.

This is my new avatar. Say hii!

Happy Thanksgiving!

So nice to see my novel Pinned here! Check it out along with all the rest!

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It's always nice to see The Life I'm in on people's bookshelves. Thanks for reading

It's a joy to know the story is getting out there!

If you haven't gotten the sister novel to 'The Skin I'm In,' get yours today!
And you can thank me later!

It's amazing to witness these three powerhouses succeed! Wishing them all the best in the upcoming Olympics.

Three outstanding, accomplished, beautiful and talented Black women representing America. This is America.

My hat is off to Simone Manuel, Sha'Carri Richardson, Simone Biles.

Sometimes, I think back on this article I wrote. These moments that I have with kids. Kids that sometimes don't like to read, kids that have hundreds of ways to spend their time, but instead find themselves lost in a book.

This is why, I write. It's for the kids. It's simple.

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Join us this Sunday with The Bronx is Reading! I'm excited to be on a panel discussing the types of stories that make kids love to read. This is one thing I'm passionate about, and I hope you can join us virtually!

I'll be talking about my newest YA novel: The Life I'm In and much more!

I just want to take a moment to celebrate, The Skin I'm In was translated to Italian and is now available in Italy!
It's carried in 6 continents in 4 languages more than 1,000,000 million copies have been sold worldwide.

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A few months ago, The Life I'm In and the journey of Char, was featured in the #1 spot on Buzzfeed's list of 37 Young Adult Books By Black Authors to Look Out For Early This Year.

This book picks up where The Skin I'm In leaves off. Hope you get to check 'em both out.

37 Young Adult Books By Black Authors To Look Out For Early This Year This is a sampling of books by Black authors to look out for if you love YA!

Audition for adult roles in The Skin I'm In!

When: February 27, 2020 | 5PM – 8PM

Where: Alumni Theater Company | 6601 Hamilton Avenue

Available Roles:

Miss Saunders: (African American, mid 40's)
Tai: (African American, mid 40's)
JuJu: (African American, around 24)
Maleeka's Momma: (African American, early 40's)
Male Janitor: (African American, 50's/60's)

Anyone interested should bring a headshot and be prepared to perform a 2-3 minute monologue.

Please contact director Hallie Donner to schedule a 15-minute audition slot at [email protected] or 412.945.0282.

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your audition slot to fill out the required paperwork.

*Alumni Theater Company students will perform all youth roles*

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