Sulwe facts for kids
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A compelling story about the importance of standing up for what is right.
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| Author | Lupita Nyong'o |
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| Illustrator | Vashti Harrison |
| Cover artist | Vashti Harrison |
| Genre | children's literature |
| Published | 2019 |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
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Publication date
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Oct. 15, 2019 |
| Pages | 48 pages |
| ISBN | 1534425365 |
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.
In 2020, the Kiswahili and Dholuo translations were made available in East Africa through Kenyan publishing firm Bunk Books.
Contents
Synopsis
Sulwe has the darkest skin in her family and in her school. She wishes for her skin to be lighter, but through a supernatural experience, she comes to love her dark skin color.
In media
| Year | Outlet | Episode | Role |
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| Oct. 8, 2019 | The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon | "Lupita Nyong'o Captures Her Struggle with Colorism in a Children's Book" | Herself |
| Oct. 8, 2019 | BBC Newsnight | "Lupita Nyong’o on Racism, Colourism, and Justin Trudeau" | Herself |
| Oct. 15, 2019 | Live with Kelly and Ryan | "Lupita Nyong'o Talks About Her Children's Book, Sulwe" | Herself |
| Oct. 15, 2019 | Good Morning America | "Lupita Nyong'o shares powerful story behind new children's book, Sulwe" | Herself |
| Sept. 1, 2020 | Netflix Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices | "Lupita Nyong'o Reads Sulwe" | Herself |
Film adaptation
In February 2021, Netflix announced an animated musical film adaptation based on the book.
See also
In Spanish: Sulwe (libro) para niños
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