Lupita Nyong’o’s children’s book, Sulwe, will be adapted into an animated musical by Netflix.
Lupita made the announcement on twitter:
“Sulwe is going to be an animated movie!! Thank you to the readers of all ages who have joined Sulwe on her starry ride. I’m so excited for this next adventure on Netflix!”
In a statement made to The Deadline, Lupita reflects her own struggles with colorism and self-love.
“Growing up”, she said, “I was uncomfortable in my dark skin. I rarely saw anyone who looked like me in the aspirational pages of books and magazines, or even on TV. It was a long journey for me to arrive at self-love. Sulwe is a mirror for dark-skinned children to see themselves, a window for those who may not be familiar with colorism, to have understanding and empathy, and an invitation for all who feel different and unseen to recognize their innate beauty and value. I am thrilled that the book is being adapted into an animated musical that we hope inspires children all around the world to celebrate their uniqueness.”
Sulwe was released in 2019 with illustrations by Vashti Harrison. The book tells the story of a young girl who has skin “the color of midnight,” but wishes her skin was beautiful like that of her sister whose skin is “the color of high noon.” One night, a star comes to Sulwe in a dream to tell her the story of Night and Day, two sisters who love each other just as they are.
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