Lupita Nyong’o Reveals Cover Of Her Children’s Book, “Sulwe”

After scaring moviegoers in Jordan Peele’s new horror movie Us, Lupita Nyong’o now has a story appropriate for her young fans: Her first children’s book, titled Sulwe.

The Oscar-winning actress revealed the cover in an Instagram post, commenting:

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I wrote a book! It’s called #Sulwe! This is the cover! I’m thrilled to share it with you. Sulwe is out October 1 and is available for pre-order today at the link in bio! The extraordinary @VashtiHarrison illustrated the story. I wrote #Sulwe to encourage children (and everyone really!) to love the skin they are in and see the beauty that radiates from within. #Bookstagram #ChildrensBooks

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In a previous post, she explained the plot of the book:

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I am pleased to reveal that I have written a children’s book! It’s called “Sulwe”! Sulwe is a dark skinned girl who goes on a starry-eyed adventure, and awakens with a reimagined sense of beauty. She encounters lessons that we learn as children and spend our lives unlearning. This is a story for little ones, but no matter the age I hope it serves as an inspiration for everyone to walk with joy in their own skin. Coming January 2019!!

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She added, “This is a story for little ones, but no matter the age I hope it serves as an inspiration for everyone to walk with joy in their own skin.“

Sulwe will be published on October 1 and is now available for pre-order on the publisher’s website.

As she adds “author” to her resume, Black Panther actress will reprise her role as Maz Kanata in Star Wars: Episode IX, opening in December.

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