When five-year-old Sulwe’s classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.

Related: Africa, Kenya, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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• ISBN: 9781534425361
• Published: 2019 , Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Themes: African American, Self acceptance, Self-esteem
• Descriptors: Africa, Kenya, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
• No. of pages: 48