Sulwe
$17.99
Sulwe is a children’s picture book by actress Lupita Nyong’o about a young girl with skin the color of midnight who feels insecure about her dark complexion until a magical journey through the night sky teaches her to see her own unique beauty. The book addresses colorism and self-esteem, drawing from Nyong’o’s own experiences growing up as a dark-skinned girl in Kenya, and celebrates inner beauty and heritage.
Awards & Honors:
- Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor
- A New York Times Bestseller
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children’s Literary Work
Book details:
- Written by Lupita Nyong’o
- Illustrated and Autographed by Vashti Harrison
- Hardcover

