Reach for the Skai, Skai Jackson
Reach for the Skai, Skai Jackson
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Reach for the Skai
How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback

Author: Skai Jackson

Narrator: Skai Jackson

Unabridged: 3 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2019

Synopsis

Actress, activist, and now Danicing with the Stars competitor Skai Jackson shares her lessons on life and her rise to stardom in this vibrant memoir about self-acceptance, girl empowerment, and the classy clapback.

Actress and activist Skai Jackson is a star! Her rise to fame started on the popular Disney Channel shows Bunk'd and Jessie. Her cool sense of style led her to create her own fashion line. And her success has made her a major influencer, with millions of followers on Instagram, who isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in.

But being a teen celebrity isn't always glamorous. For the first time, Skai discusses the negative experiences that sometimes come with living in the spotlight--the insecurities about her appearance, the challenges of separating her real personality from her TV roles, and the bullying she's faced both personally and professionally. She knows firsthand the struggles tweens and teens face today, and she has found her calling as an antibullying activist, known as the queen of the classy clapback.

Skai is a positive force and a role model for inspiring change and embracing differences in others. Her story will encourage girls and boys alike to believe in themselves and to have the courage to reach for the sky and follow their dreams.

About The Author

Skai Jackson is an actress and activist best known for her roles on Disney Channel's Bunk'd and Jessie. She was named to the Hollywood Reporter's Top 30 Stars Under Age 18 list, Variety's Young Hollywood Impact Report, and Time's 30 Most Influential Teens of the Year list, and was nominated for a NAACP Image Award. She's also been featured in The Cut, Teen Vogue, and Ebony, among many others. She lives in Los Angeles. You can follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @skaijackson.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alicia on January 28, 2021

Let me tell you this. The reason for the one star reviews is not because this is a bad book - this is actually an excellent book, and I suggest reading professional reviews to see that. The reason for the one star ratings is because there seem to be an abundance of reviewers here who are 1. Racist Or......more

Goodreads review by Jada on July 24, 2021

I loved it, it was so empowering, and it taught you some life hacks and how to be strong😍😍 read it!!!!!......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on December 29, 2019

I suppose that I might be one of the few individuals out here who has never heard of Skai Jackson before. I've never watched anything on the Disney Channel and never heard of the programs in which she acted--Jessie or Bunk'd. I do recall all the to-do about an adorable girl in some commercials, and......more

Goodreads review by Lorenzo on December 30, 2019

I really liked this book! I’m a little older than the target audience lol but I’m still a fan that watched her growing up, and it was nice to get learn a little about her life. Also, the book was informative about the industry to me, and was eye-opening about some of the processes in getting into mo......more

Goodreads review by annabelle on January 17, 2020

I really enjoyed Reach for the Skai by Skai Jackson because she explained how powering black girls are and to embrace your beauty. I feel like this book is great for kids and teens who are African American because she talks about not letting people judge you about your natural hair and not to make a......more

Quotes

"[Skai's] amazing journey is beautifully documented with words and pictures in her new memoir.... She also offers sound advice to teens and young women on how to deal with bullies, live out their dreams, and craft the best clap back on social media." –Shondaland

“Truly delivers what the subtitle promises.” –Kirkus, starred review

“Name dropping, celebrity photos, and hashtags abound in this fast-paced read about a young girl’s rise to notoriety…. This will be a hit with tweens everywhere.” –School Library Journal

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