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Sulwe

Name: Sulwe
ISBN: 9781534425361

Lupita Nyong'o

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers · Print & ebook · October 15, 2019

Reading lane: US: African American Stories

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A tender, imaginative picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and recognizing beauty within.

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A child-centered story that meets colorism with warmth
A night-sky journey toward seeing beauty differently

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A whimsical, heartwarming tone around a serious subject
An invitation to value your own beauty

Book Details

Authors: Lupita Nyong'o
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: October 15, 2019
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: US: African American Stories · Stories Set in Africa
Reading lane: US: African American Stories

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US: African American Stories
Family Stories
Self-Esteem & Resilience

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A New York Times bestseller! Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices ! Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award Recipient of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children’s Literary Work 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. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. 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.