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Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong o has already seen much success with her debut children s book,
Sulwe, including it bestseller charts, winning an NAACP Image Award, and receiving a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for its art by Vashti Harrison.
The next step, though, was recording an audiobook in a way that matched the gorgeous story about a girl named Sulwe who goes on a magical journey in the night sky that helps her learn to appreciate her dark skin. Vashti added so much life and detail with the pictures. So her illustration was very influential in what soundscape we added to the audiobook, Nyong o tells EW.
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Lupita Nyong o is adding a magical performance to go along with her inspirational children s book,
On Friday, the
Us actress exclusively shared with PEOPLE that she s narrated an audiobook of her award-winning 2019 story that follows 5-year-old Sulwe, who has the darkest skin color in her family and wants to be beautiful like her mother and sister. Only after a magical trip through the night sky does the young girl whose name means star learn how special and lovely she is. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
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WATSONTOWN â The numerous trophies and medals which fill the bedroom of Avery Solteszâ Watsontown home are reflective of hours of dedication and hard work she has logged over the past 14 years as sheâs competed in twirling.
Soltesz is a 17-year-old junior who attends the Warrior Run High School. In the fall she can be seen twirling a flaming baton while performing with the band during football games.
Throughout the year, she competes in several different categories in numerous baton-twirling events.
Soltesz face lights up with excitement, and she flashes a broad smile, while talking about her love of twirling.