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Sulwe
A New York Times bestseller! Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices! Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award Recipient of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children’s Literary Work From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. In this stunning debut picture book, actress Lupita Nyong’o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty.
Lupita Nyong'o
When Lupita Nyong'o was a young girl, she didn't think she could be a famous actor. Now she is an Oscar winner. Learn more about her rise to stardom!
Lupita Nyong'o
"After winning an Oscar for her debut feature film 12 Years a Slave, Lupita Nyong'o went from amateur actress to A-list celebrity. Read about Nyong'o's journey and how she became a cultural icon"--
Freckleface Strawberry: Monster Time!
The latest adventures of the New York Times bestselling character Freckleface Strawberry from Academy Award–winning actress Julianne Moore! Freckleface Strawberry can’t wait for recess so she can play monster! But when her friends have other ideas about what they want to do, Freckleface learns a valuable lesson in cooperation and compromise. Any parent or teacher who has ever faced tears from a child intent on getting his or her own way will enjoy sharing this charming, humorous story with their young readers. From Academy Award–winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Julianne Moore comes everyone’s favorite red-haired seven-year-old, with mishaps and giggles just right for the Step into Reading line of leveled readers. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories—for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Also available in the Freckleface Strawberry series: Lunch, or What’s That?; Backpacks!; Loose Tooth!; and Freckleface Strawberry and the Really Big Voice. Find activities and other fun stuff at FrecklefaceStrawberry.com!
Lupita Nyong'o
Unveiling the Brilliance of Lupita Nyong'o: A Story of Talent, Triumph, and Inspiration Dive into the extraordinary life of Lupita Nyong'o, a woman who has captivated audiences worldwide with her talent, grace, and resilience. From her Oscar-winning performance in 12 Years a Slave to her empowering roles in Black Panther and Us, Lupita's journey is one of breaking barriers and redefining excellence in Hollywood. This biography takes you behind the scenes of her iconic roles, revealing the determination and passion that have made her a global icon. Explore her roots, her rise to fame, and her inspiring commitment to social justice and representation. Discover the woman who uses her voice not ...
Lady in the Lake
**NOW A MAJOR APPLE TV+ SERIES STARRING NATALIE PORTMAN AND MOSES INGRAM** 'A real triumph of storytelling and suspense.' Daily Mail 'A very special kind of twisted genius.' SARAH HILARY 'Complex, hard-hitting and unflinching' Irish Times 'Aching, thoughtful, and compulsively readable.' Vanity Fair A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Cleo Sherwood disappeared eight months ago. Aside from her parents and the two sons she left behind, no one seems to have noticed. It isn't hard to understand why: it's 1966 and neither the police, the public nor the papers care much when Negro women go missing. Maddie Schwartz - recently separated from her husband, working her first job as an assistant at the Baltimore...
Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o landed a role in her first major movie before she even graduated from Yale's acting school. From winning an Oscar for her performance in 12 Years a Slave to elevating unheard voices in her Broadway debut, this Kenyan-Mexican actor has certainly made a name for herself. But that's just the start for the groundbreaking woman. Both in front of the camera and on a stage, Lupita is a role model for children and works to stand up for the rights of women everywhere. And this star is determined to accomplish even more in her life. Learn all about Lupita's journey as an actor, role model, and more.
Diverse Beauty
England-born, New York-based photographer Alexi Lubomirski has become an established name within the fashion industry, shooting for such publications as Harper's Bazaar, Vogueand GQ, and working with cover stars such as Charlize Theron, Gwyneth Paltrow, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Kidman, to name but a few. It was after shooting Lupita Nyong'o, however, that Lubomirski was struck by the homogeneity of the subjects he'd been hired to shoot professionally. Often when he submitted a list of models he was interested in shooting, responses would range along the lines of "we love her, but...," "her hair is a problem," "she is too dark" or "she is too light to make a statement." In D...
Eclipsed
“[Eclipsed is] a surprisingly vivacious portrait of helplessness, of the entirely human impulse to adapt, to get by even when there's little hope life will get better.”—Washington Post “Eclipsed depicts the harsh realities of women’s lives in a strife-torn African country with both a clear eye and a palpable empathy.”—New York Times Four women in Liberia struggle to survive conditions on a rebel army base. Held as the concubines of a warlord, each “wife” must find her own means of coping amidst a situation that appears hopeless. With frail, fractured identities born from an ongoing, senseless civil war, the women build their own contained world to guard against the chaos ou...
How to Accessorize
Micaela Erlanger has dressed and accessorized many celebrities for the red carpet, now she's sharing her hottest fashion tips for finishing any outfit with you. It's chock-full of tips on what you really want to know: Do your bag and shoes need to match? Can you mix metals? What’s the most flattering way to tie a scarf? Whether you’re dressing for your birthday party, date night, a job interview, or just a trip to the supermarket, this book will help you look—and feel—confident and chic. You don’t need a red carpet budget to benefit from her advice. You’ll learn: · The Sunnies Algorithm: Identify your face shape and the perfect sunglasses for you. · A Flick of the Wrist: Learn to layer cuffs, bangles, chain bracelets, and charms. · Your Accessory Recipe: Avoid overaccessorizing in a few simple steps. · Steady Incline: How to choose a heel you can walk in. · Make It Up: Select a statement lip or a smoky eye. · The Rules of Seasonality: Know which fabrics work for which seasons, and which ones work all year round.
