Lupita Nyong'o to Publish Children's Book, Says She Hopes It Inspires 'Everyone'
Lupita Nyong'o is adding author to her resume.
The
34-year-old actress is set to publish her first children's book in
2019, she confirmed on Instagram on Wednesday. The book is called Sulwe.
"I
am pleased to reveal I have written a children's book! It's called
Sulwe!" Nyong'o excitedly shared.
"Sulwe is a dark skinned girl who goes
on a starry-eyed adventure, and awakens with a reimagined sense of
beauty. She encounters lessons that we learn as children and spend our
lives unlearning."
"This
is a story for little ones, but no matter the age I hope it serves as
an inspiration for everyone to walk with joy in your own skin," she
added. "Coming January 2019!!"
Nyong'o has been outspoken about the importance of feeling comfortable
in her own skin, recently slamming a magazine for retouching her hair.
"I embrace my natural heritage," she wrote in an Instagram message
against the publication, explaining that she tries to use her platform
"to show other dark, kinky-haired people, and particularly our children,
that they are beautiful just the way they are."
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