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SULWE is a story of a girl who learns to love her dark skin and discover her beauty. It is a #1 New York Times bestseller and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award recipient.
Sulwe is a children's fiction picture book by actress Lupita Nyong'o. It follows the story of a young girl who wishes for her dark skin to be lighter. The story is ultimately about colorism and learning to love oneself, no matter one's skin tone.
Oct 15, 2019 · Goodreads Choice Award. Nominee for Best Picture Books (2019) A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. Sulwe has skin the color of midnight.
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Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. In this stunning debut picture book, actress Lupita Nyong’o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty.
- Hardcover
- October 15, 2019
Sep 1, 2020 · Lupita Nyong'o Reads "Sulwe" | Bookmarks | Netflix Jr. A shooting star helps a bright young girl born "the color of midnight" learn to embrace her beauty, inside and out. ...more. A shooting star...
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- Netflix Jr.
Oct 15, 2019 · Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. Sulwe has skin the color of midnight.
- Lupita Nyong'o
What truly sets “Sulwe” apart are the stunning illustrations by Vashti Harrison. Each page is a visual masterpiece, bursting with vibrant colors and intricate details that breathe life into the story.
- Lupita Nyong'o
