Sulwe
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.
| Author | Lupita Nyong'o |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- 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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