Lupita Nyong'o

Praise for Sulwe

A thoughtfully layered text and powerful illustrations address this sensitive topic in a uniquely nurturing way

Kirkus Starred Review

By turns beguiling (as when Sulwe's mother counsels her tearful daughter) and magical (a shooting star darts into Sulwe's room to share the story of Night and Day), the volume also clearly conveys that colorism is r ...

Publishers Weekly, starred review

A welcome celebration of Black girls, an important lesson for all kids (and grownups), and a necessary message for any child who has been made to feel unworthy of love on account of their looks

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A thoughtfully layered text and powerful illustrations address this sensitive topic in a uniquely nurturing way

Kirkus Starred Review

By turns beguiling (as when Sulwe's mother counsels her tearful daughter) and magical (a shooting star darts into Sulwe's room to share the story of Night and Day), the volume also clearly conveys that colorism is r ...

Publishers Weekly, starred review

A welcome celebration of Black girls, an important lesson for all kids (and grownups), and a necessary message for any child who has been made to feel unworthy of love on account of their looks

Booklist

A thoughtfully layered text and powerful illustrations address this sensitive topic in a uniquely nurturing way

Kirkus Starred Review

By turns beguiling (as when Sulwe's mother counsels her tearful daughter) and magical (a shooting star darts into Sulwe's room to share the story of Night and Day), the volume also clearly conveys that colorism is r ...

Publishers Weekly, starred review

A welcome celebration of Black girls, an important lesson for all kids (and grownups), and a necessary message for any child who has been made to feel unworthy of love on account of their looks

Booklist

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