Sulwe
Appearance
Author | Lupita Nyong'o |
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Illustrator | Vashti Harrison |
Cover artist | Vashti Harrison |
Genre | children's fiction |
Published | 2019 |
Publisher | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | Oct. 15, 2019 |
Pages | 48 pages |
ISBN | 1534425365 |
Website | Official Website |
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.
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 deep skin color.[1][2][3]
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 |
References
- ^ Bussel, Rachel Kramer. "Lupita Nyong'o To Discuss Debut Children's Book 'Sulwe' In New York At BookExpo Author Breakfast". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
- ^ Akinyoade, Akinwale (2019-10-02). "Lupita Nyong'o Addresses Colourism In Forthcoming Book, 'Sulwe'". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Kelly, Jane (2019-09-24). "Hollywood Star Lupita Nyong'o Taps Best-Selling UVA Alumna for New Children's Book". UVA Today. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
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