Sulwe
Sulwe
by Lupita Nyong'o
Ages 4–8
Sulwe, whose skin is the color of midnight, longs to be lighter until a magical journey teaches her that true beauty shines from within. A tender story about colorism and self-love, by Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o.
- Author
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Age
- Ages 4–8
- Type
- Identity, Self-Esteem, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- In India
- Available
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