Netflix to adapt Lupita Nyong’o children's book ‘Sulwe’ as animated musical

Hollywood star Lupita Nyongos 2019 childrens book about colorism and self-love, Sulwe, will be adapted as an animated musical on Netflix.Written by Nyongo with illustrations by Vashti Harrison, the book follows Sulwe, a child who has skin darker than anyone she knows and all she wants is to be beautiful and bright.The book focuses on colorism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within.The story of Sulwe is one that is very close to my heart.

Hollywood star Lupita Nyong'o's 2019 children's book about colorism and self-love, "Sulwe," will be adapted as an animated musical on Netflix.

Written by Nyong'o with illustrations by Vashti Harrison, the book follows Sulwe, a child who has skin darker than anyone she knows and all she wants is to be beautiful and bright.

The book focuses on colorism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within.

"The story of Sulwe is one that is very close to my heart. Growing up, 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,'' Nyong'o said in a statement to Variety. The 37-year-old Oscar-winning actor will serve as a producer on the film.

Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers in October 2019, ''Sulwe'' was a New York Times bestseller.