Politics & Culture
Lupita Nyong'o Is Publishing a Children's Book
The book is called Sulwe, which means "star."
Debuting in the literary world, Lupita Nyong'o has just confirmed her first children's book, Sulwe, officially releasing in January 2019. Though aimed for children ages 5 to 7 years, the actress hopes her book will inspire everyone to feel comfortable in their own skin.
"Sulwe" means "star" in Dholuo, the native language of the Academy Award-winning actress. "Sulwe is a dark-skinned girl who goes on a starry-eyed adventure, and awakens with a reimagined sense of beauty," she wrote on an Instagram post.
The book explores a 5-year-old Kenyan girl who struggles with having the darkest skin color in her family. According to New York Times, “Sulwe embarks on a whimsical adventure in the night sky that helps her see beauty differently.”
