Sulwe
| Author | Lupita Nyong'o |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Vashti Harrison |
| Cover artist | Vashti Harrison |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Published | 2019 |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | October 15, 2019 |
| Pages | 48 pages |
| ISBN | 1534425365 |
| Website | Official Website |
Sulwe is a children's New York Times bestselling 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.