Sulwe
Lupita Nyong'o, Vashti Harrison
From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within.
Sulwe’s skin is the colour of midnight. She’s darker than everyone in her family, and everyone at school.
All she wants is to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister.
Then a magical journey through the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything.
In this stunning debut picture book, Lupita Nyong’o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty.
Reviews
Day and Night
Dame Hopscotch Armchair 15.08.2025
The book taught me to be beautiful inside out
Viscount Snoopy Postage-Stamp 06.08.2025
this is one of my favourite books as, as well as it being a fiction book it sends a great message through that the author went through herself.My favourite Character in the book is Sulwe’s mum because she tries to comfort Sulwe so she can think about it to motivate her.
Madam Flossy Wheeliebin 20.06.2025
I like sulwe because it tells me that everybody is different. It tells me that everybody belongs in this world. And The brightness is inside of you. If somebody is mean to you, don't let them take your brightness. The pictures in the book makes me feel wonderful.
Princess Kiki Cuckoo-Clock 05.08.2024
I like this book because it shows its not what you look like, it is who you are that matters.
Captain Daisy Bacon-slicer 21.07.2024
I learnt that nobody is perfect. It was based on a true life story. I liked it because sulwe learnt to believe in her self. I would recommend it to anyone
Princess Angel Squirrel 07.07.2024
Nobody is perfect guys
Princess Angel Squirrel 06.07.2024
It was interesting book. I love the star . It was a nice book to read . I learned every one is different but beautiful.
Baroness Diamond Menace 01.01.2024
Beautiful book.
Anonymous 04.09.2023
One of the best books I have ever read. Recommended it to everyone.
Queen Wanda Vampire 04.09.2023
I like that Sulwe was happy in the end.
Countess Letizia Spaceship 02.09.2023
It shows that it doesn't matter about your skin, you should always love people how they are and treat them fairly
Lady Flossy Frozen-Peas 30.08.2023
Sulwe was a fiction book. The character I liked the most was Sulwe
General Blossom Ridiculous 28.08.2023
Beautiful
Queen Fenella Turkey 22.08.2023
Great
Duchess Jet Squirrel 22.08.2023
