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 and everyone at school. All she
wants is to be beautiful and bright like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey through
the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. In this stunning debut picture book
Lupita Nyong'o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own
unique beauty.
