Sulwe

Lupita Nyong'o's picture book "Sulwe" is about a young girl learning to love her dark skin and discovering that true beauty comes from within.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2021
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

From the Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o comes a powerful and moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within.

Sulwe's skin is the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family and everyone at school. All she wants is to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then, a magical journey through the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything.

In this stunning debut picture book, Lupita Nyong'o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty.

Sulwe is a young girl with a beautiful, dark skin tone. She is different from her family and classmates, who are all lighter in color. Sulwe often feels self-conscious and struggles with her self-esteem.

One night, Sulwe is walking home from school when she notices a beautiful, bright star in the sky. She decides to follow it, and it leads her to a magical place where she meets a wise old woman. The woman tells Sulwe that her skin color is not a mistake, but a gift. She explains that everyone is unique and beautiful in their own way, and that true beauty comes from within.

Sulwe is inspired by the wise old woman's words and begins to see herself in a new light. She realizes that her skin color is not a barrier to beauty, but a part of who she is. Sulwe starts to embrace her uniqueness and celebrates her skin color.

Sulwe's journey teaches her valuable lessons about self-esteem, acceptance, and the importance of embracing one's true self. The book also highlights the harmful effects of colorism and encourages children to see beyond skin color and appreciate the beauty in everyone.

Sulwe's Skin is a beautiful and inspiring picture book that will resonate with children and adults alike. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of promoting diversity and inclusivity in children's literature.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 288 x 230 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241394335