Lupita Nyong'o to Write Children's Book That Tackles Colorism

Lupita Nyong'o to Write Children's Book That Tackles Colorism According to Time, Nyong'o will write a picture book named Sulwe, which will examine colorism, or prejudices in favor of lighter skin. The titular character is a five-year-old, dark-skinned girl from Kenya, who wishes she had a lighter complexion. Lupita Nyong'o, statement from publisher Simon & Schuster Lupita Nyong'o, statement from publisher Simon & Schuster Child fan's of the 12 Years a Slave star can expect the book next year, Jan. 2019.