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/
Activities & Links
- Common Core Curriculum Guide for Sulwe: https://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/tagged_assets/5367491/9781534425361_cg_sulwe%20curriculum%20guide.pdf
- The Anti-Defamation League created a discussion guide about this book for educators: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc
- Discussion question: Can you relate to Sulwe? If so, how?
- The author was a guest on Good Morning America where she discussed her inspiration for the book, Sulwe. See the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyxaVWUAYSk
- Discussion question: Have you ever been teased or excluded because of your appearance? What happened? How did you feel?
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