Sulwe
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Sulwe

Written by Lupita Nyong'o & illustrated by Vashti Harrison
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4 - 8
Reading age
48
Page count
18
Words per page
Oct 15, 2019
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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.

What Kind of Book is Sulwe

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Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities

What Questions Should I Ask My Child

  • Sulwe felt alone because of how she looked, and it made her feel like she wasn't good enough. Have you ever had similar feelings, where you felt like you didn't fit in or weren't good enough? How can you, like Sulwe, appreciate who yourself for who you are?
  • As the shooting star shares, Night and Day are both needed to make the world strong and beautiful. Do you know people who look different, have different cultures, or have different talents? How do all of your differences make the world beautiful and strong?

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Book Details

ISBN
9781534425361
Publication Date
October 15, 2019
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Text Details
The text for this book was set in Young Finesse 9.
Illustration Details
The illustrations for this book were rendered using Adobe Photoshop.
Page Count
48
Words Per Page
18
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2018029563
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
1131725311

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