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Sulwe / written by Lupita Nyong'o ; illustrated by Vashti Harrison.

Nyong'o, Lupita. (Author). Harrison, Vashti, (illustrator.).

Summary:

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781534425361
  • ISBN: 1534425365
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2019]
Subject: Self-acceptance > Juvenile fiction.
Blacks > Kenya > Juvenile fiction.
Kenya > Juvenile fiction.
Stars > Juvenile fiction.
Self-acceptance > Fiction.
Blacks > Kenya > Fiction.
Kenya > Fiction.
Stars > Fiction.
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance.
JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / African American.
JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes).

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Branch District Library.

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Algansee Branch J E NYO (Text) 35402423958898 Juvenile Picture Book Available -
Coldwater Branch J E NYO (Text) 35401425139804 Juvenile Picture Book Available -

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Sulwe
Sulwe
by Nyong'o, Lupita; Harrison, Vashti (Illustrator)
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Sulwe


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.

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