Sulwe

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 just wants to be and bright, like her mother and sister.

Yoto Says: A powerful, moving audiobook about colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within.

She is darker than anyone in her school.

Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything.

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

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.

She is darker than everyone in her family.

Sulwe has skin the color of midnight.

Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister.

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