# Actress-Written Children's Books Sulwe Teaches Acceptance Through Representation and Positivity By Maddie Perrault | Published 2020-01-22 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sulwe-by-lupita References: [chapters.indigo](https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/sulwe/9781534425361-item.html) In the new [children's book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyherostories) Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o, the titular character Sulwe embarks on a journey of self-acceptance and celebration. The little girl with skin the "color of midnight" combats colorism and discovers the true meaning of beauty. "I wrote this to give dark-skinned kids a chance to live in the world of imagination and magic" says Noyong'o. To Lupita Nyong'o, the theme of acceptance in Sulwe is important. The academy-award winning actor wrote Sulwe in hopes that its readers could find self-acceptance and comfort in their own skin. "It took me a while to find my stride and learn to love the skin I'm in, and so I wrote this book to help little kids get there a little faster," she says of her story. Nyong'o wrote Sulwe after growing up with only blonde, white, characters like [Cinderella and Thumbelina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyland-illustrated-personalized-ebook) available to her in books and media. Image Credit: Indigo, Black Enterprise, Apple Books ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/books) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Diversity in Children's Books:** There is a growing trend towards more diverse and inclusive representation in children's literature, providing an opportunity for authors and publishers to create stories that celebrate different cultures and backgrounds. - **Empowering Self-acceptance:** Books like Sulwe that focus on themes of self-acceptance and empowerment present an opportunity for authors and publishers to create content that helps children develop a positive sense of self and acceptance of diversity. - **Representation in Media:** The increasing demand for more diverse representation in media, including children's books, presents an opportunity for creators to disrupt traditional narratives and showcase diverse voices and experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can capitalize on the trend of diversity in children's books by seeking out and supporting authors who write stories that reflect the experiences of underrepresented groups. - **Education:** The education industry can leverage books like Sulwe that promote self-acceptance and celebrate diversity as valuable teaching tools to foster inclusive classrooms and promote cultural understanding among students. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has an opportunity to disrupt traditional narratives and create more inclusive content for children by promoting and producing diverse children's books that challenge stereotypes and encourage empathy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Health-Centric Childrens Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindy-mind.md) - [Kindness-Promoting Children's Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeats-childrens-books.md) - [Resilience-Focused Children's Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savvy-suzanna.md) - [Inclusive Self-Care Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choc.md) - [Dark Skin-Centric Beauty Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nach-cosmetics.md) - [Digital POC-Backed Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-heron-1.md) - [QSR Children's Book Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-x-mindy-kaling.md) - [Personalized Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storygenius.md) - [Personalized Story Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkertell.md)