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A review by nadia
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
I can’t remember the last time I read a children’s picture book cover to cover. This is why reading challenges are great — thank you, Reading Women! 🙌🏾
The illustrations in Sulwe were so vibrant and beautiful, and the message, about beauty and who defines it, is one you wish all children could internalise, especially those with dark skin.
I was hoping for a teeny bit more tension within the story and I felt it ended too abruptly given the build-up.
I decided to bump my rating for this one up to 4 ⭐️ (from an original 3.75) because of the artwork and the important message.
Am I being way too demanding for a children’s book? 😅
The illustrations in Sulwe were so vibrant and beautiful, and the message, about beauty and who defines it, is one you wish all children could internalise, especially those with dark skin.
I was hoping for a teeny bit more tension within the story and I felt it ended too abruptly given the build-up.
I decided to bump my rating for this one up to 4 ⭐️ (from an original 3.75) because of the artwork and the important message.
Am I being way too demanding for a children’s book? 😅