8/28/20

Ladybug Nominee


Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o, illustrated by Vashti Harrison (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2019)

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.

About Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong’o is an actress and author who was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was raised in Kenya from the age of one. She now lives in Brooklyn, New York. In 2013, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film, 12 Years a Slave.

About Vashti Harrison

Vashti Harrison is a writer, illustrator and filmmaker originally from Onley, Virginia. She now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Her website is https://www.vashtiharrison.com/

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This is one of ten titles nominated for the 2020 Ladybug Picture Book Award.
We will be posting information about a different nominee each Friday throughout the summer and will issue a pdf voters guide featuring all ten titles at Labor Day.

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