Sulwe

Sulwe is a 2019 children's picture book written by actress Lupita Nyong'o and illustrated by Vashti Harrison. It tells the story of a young girl who wishes for her dark skin to be lighter. In 2020, the Kiswahili and Dholuo translations of the book were made available in East Africa through Kenyan publishing firm Bunk Books.

Overview

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. In 2020, the Kiswahili and Dholuo translations were made available in East Africa through Kenyan publishing firm Bunk Books. 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 dark skin color. In media

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