Sulwe / written by Lupita Nyong'o ; illustrated by Vashti Harrison.
Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. In this stunning debut picture book, actress Lupita Nyong'o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty.
Record details
- ISBN: 1534425365
- ISBN: 9781534425361
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 4-8.AD580L LexileAD580L Lexile.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.4 0.5 505104.
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Available copies
- 103 of 122 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 3 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 122 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | E NYO (Text) | 36015001751557 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | E NYO (Text) | 36015001751565 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | E NYO (Text) | 36015001751573 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
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