Sulwe
by Lupita Nyong'o and Vashti Harrison
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33 Total Resources 5 Awards 15 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
- African
Year Published 2019
Word Count 862
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 580L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 505104, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Self-acceptance--Fiction
- Kenya--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Stars--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
- Stars
- Blacks
- Self-acceptance
- Kenya
- Blacks--Kenya--Fiction
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Vashti Harrison
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 8
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks

Parent/Family Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
Created by Anti-Defamation League
Lesson Plan from SEL Dallas
Created by SEL Dallas

Teacher's Guide from Anti-Defamation League
Created by Anti-Defamation League

Discussion Guide from Coretta Scott King Book Awards
Created by Coretta Scott King Book Awards

Activity Guide from Simon & Schuster
Created by Simon & Schuster

Curriculum Guide from Simon & Schuster
Created by Simon & Schuster
Book Readings 2

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Lupita Nyong'o
Created by Books On Tape® / Listening Library

Complete Video Reading narrated by Lupita Nyong'o
Created by Netflix
Book Trailers 2

Video Book Trailer from Lupita Nyong'o
Created by Lupita Nyong'o

Video Book Trailer from Simon Kids
Created by Simon Kids
Awards & Distinctions 5

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2023
Illustrator Honor, 2020

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2023
Social Interactions & Relationships Selection, 2020
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