Lupita Nyong’o Kenya-Mexican actress has taken inspiration from her own childhood to pen down a forthcoming children’s book titled "Sulwe".
Sulwe, which means “star” in Luo, the Black Panther star’s native language, reportedly tells the story of a 5-year-old Kenyan girl of the same name who is insecure about having darker skin than the rest of her family members.
With a bit of wisdom from her mother, Sulwe takes a whimsical journey through the night’s sky that helps her embrace the deep hue of her skin.
In an interview with the New York Times, Nyong’o shares the struggles she experienced as a child trying to embrace her skin color while repeatedly being compared to her fairer-skinned sister.
The actress in an Instagram post about the book, expressed pleasure and hope that the book serve as an inspiration for everyone to walk with joy in their own skin.
The book is billed for showcase in January 2019.
