"The Skin I'm In" By Steph Tisdell
'It was the beginning of everything. And the end of so much.'
The Skin I’m In is the sharp, funny, and heartfelt YA debut from award-winning comedian Steph Tisdell. Layla is 17, smart, sarcastic, and tired—tired of fading friendships, unrequited crushes, and always feeling out of place as the only Indigenous student at her school. When her bold cousin Marley moves in, Layla’s identity takes centre stage—whether she’s ready or not.
Tisdell delivers a laugh-out-loud, emotionally rich story about family, fitting in, and finding the strength to stand out. Perfect for readers 15+,
The Skin I’m In is a coming-of-age story with bite, heart, and blazing honesty.
- ISBN: 9781760984977
- ISBN-10: 1760984973
- Published: 30th July 2024
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: 352
- Audience: General Adult
- For Ages: 16+ years old
- Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 20.7 x 13.6 x 2.4
- Weight (kg): 0.3
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About Steph Tisdell
About Steph Tisdell
Steph Tisdell was on track to become a lawyer before bursting onto the comedy scene in 2014, quickly becoming one of Australia’s brightest comedic talents. Since winning the Deadly Funny National Grand Final that same year, she’s sold out award-winning shows, gone viral online, and become a regular on TV favourites like The Project, Spicks and Specks, and Would I Lie To You?
Equally brilliant behind the scenes, Steph has written for acclaimed shows like Fisk, Bump, and Rosehaven, and lit up screens in Class of '07, Total Control, and Netflix’s Love Is In the Air. Her razor-sharp social commentary, rooted in her proud Indigenous identity, combines humour and heart with fearless insight.
The Skin I’m In is her debut novel.
Steph Tisdell was on track to become a lawyer before bursting onto the comedy scene in 2014, quickly becoming one of Australia’s brightest comedic talents. Since winning the Deadly Funny National Grand Final that same year, she’s sold out award-winning shows, gone viral online, and become a regular on TV favourites like The Project, Spicks and Specks, and Would I Lie To You?
Equally brilliant behind the scenes, Steph has written for acclaimed shows like Fisk, Bump, and Rosehaven, and lit up screens in Class of '07, Total Control, and Netflix’s Love Is In the Air. Her razor-sharp social commentary, rooted in her proud Indigenous identity, combines humour and heart with fearless insight.
The Skin I’m In is her debut novel.