Sulwe

OVER 60,000 COPIES OF LUPITA NYONG'O'S SULWE TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THIS FALL

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NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Award® winning actress Lupita Nyong'o, Lancôme, First Book, and Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing are proud to announce that October 15, 2022, is "Sulwe Day." To celebrate the third anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within, over 60,000 limited edition copies of Sulwe will be distributed to more than 1,000 classrooms in underserved communities across the country via the First Book network of schools this fall; participating classrooms around the country will read Sulwe together throughout the month of October.

Key Points: 
  • Since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 225 million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from low-income communities.
  • "Sulwe's message is such an important one for children everywhere, but most especially for the children we serve.
  • "Sulwe Day is such a wonderful opportunity for educators and children to reflect on the book's inspiring messages of inclusion and empowerment."
  • While maintaining an extensive award-winning backlist, the division continues to publish acclaimed and bestselling books for children of all ages.