Author sharon g flake biography

PERSONAL: Born in Pittsburgh, PA; children: Brittney.

ADDRESSES: Home—Pittsburgh, PA. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Hyperion, 77 West 66th St., 11th Fl., New York, NY 10023.

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CAREER: Center for the Assessment and Treatment of Youth in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, youth counselor; Katz Business School, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, director of publications.

AWARDS, HONORS: Winner of August Wilson Short Story Contest; scholarship recipient, Highlights for Children's writers' conference; Best Book for Young Adult Readers selection, Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers selection, American Library Association, Top Ten Books for Youth selection, Booklist, Best Children's Book of 1999 selection, Bank Street College of Education, Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for new authors, and New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age selection, 1999, all for The Skin I'm In;Coretta Scott King Honor Book, 2002, for Money Hungry