Introducing a powerful picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within, featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection:

*Sulwe* by Lupita Nyong’o Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

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About the Book

Actress Lupita Nyong’o presents a thought-provoking and emotive picture book about colorism, self-worth, and understanding that true beauty lies within. The story follows Sulwe, a young girl with skin as dark as midnight, who feels inferior to her lighter-skinned family and classmates. Through a magical journey in the night sky, Sulwe learns to appreciate her unique beauty and embraces her true self. This debut picture book is a whimsical and inspiring tale for children to discover and appreciate their own unique beauty.

Main Themes/ Ideas

• Love the skin that you are in.
• Being kind makes you beautiful on the inside.

*I am a Star* Craft

Read aloud the story, “Sulwe,” and then encourage students to create their own *I am a Star* Craft to share how they shine bright both inside and out!

Materials

• Downloadable Craft Template
• Scissors
• Glue/ Tape
• Pencil

Ways to use the craft:

• Share your craft to share how you shine and are beautiful both inside and out.
• Use the crafts and responses to start conversations about different skin colors and appearances.
• Use your craft to remind you to love who you are and how you look.
• Share your craft and ask family and friends what makes them shine bright.
• Display the crafts for a Reading Bulletin Board to remind students to love the skin they are in, and to appreciate the beauty they have within!

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*~ I hope you are enjoying plenty of reading adventures this year, Mai Friends! Tag me on Instagram @MaiStoryBookLibrary or FaceBook , find me on TikTok, or contact me via email to share your own Crafts and your own reading adventures! I’d love to hear about your own remarkable Bookish adventures!~*

*~Until next time, Happy Reading~*

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