Books Like Sulwe
Families who loved Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child expresses dissatisfaction with their appearance or notices differences in skin tone between themselves and others. It is especially vital for children experiencing colorism or the feeling that they are less beautiful because of their dark skin. The story follows Sulwe, a young girl who wishes her skin were as bright as her mother's and sister's, until a magical journey through the night sky teaches her that her own midnight skin is a source of beauty and power. This book provides a gentle but profound way to discuss self-worth and identity. With its blend of realistic school-life struggles and breathtaking cosmic fantasy, it is perfect for children aged 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's pain while offering a pathway to deep, unshakeable self-love through cultural pride and mythology.
