Sulwe by Vashti Harrison, Lupita Nyong'o

Sulwe

Vashti Harrison, Lupita Nyong'o

48 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Description

From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within. Sulwe's skin is the colour of midnight. She's darker than everyone in her family,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,643 reviews

Moods

inspiring 84%
hopeful 72%
emotional 68%
reflective 44%
lighthearted 23%
adventurous 12%
informative 10%
sad 9%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
dark 1%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 13% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.7

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