Lupita Nyong’o to release a children’s book

Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o took to social media to announce her forthcoming children’s book set to be released in January 2019. The book titled Sulwe tells the story of a 5-year-old girl who is the only one in her family with dark skin. She embarks an adventure that changes the way she sees herself and redefines what beauty means to her.

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We can’t wait to read Lupita Nyong’o’s first book ever!

I am pleased to reveal that I have written a children’s book! It’s called “Sulwe”! Sulwe is a dark skinned girl who goes on a starry-eyed adventure, and awakens with a reimagined sense of beauty. She encounters lessons that we learn as children and spend our lives unlearning. This is a story for little ones, but no matter the age I hope it serves as an inspiration for everyone to walk with joy in their own skin. Coming January 2019!!

A post shared by Lupita Nyong’o (@lupitanyongo) on Jan 17, 2018 at 3:07pm PST