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February 1, 2020
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February 29, 2020
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Diversity group read: Colourism (aka shadeism)

February 2020

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o

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Mariah Roze
I read this book to my students today. I work with mostly Asian students so I was really interested to see what they would think. The students were all 4th graders and the book went over their head. They didn't understand why she was riding on a star or why she didn't like looking black like the night.

I really enjoyed the book and thought it was a great way to teach kids about loving themselves no matter what they look like and what others around them look like. However, I think the way that the
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Jessica Calaway
One of the most exceptional Easy Readers I have read in a long time. Both the message and illustrations are amazing and very well done!
Nicole
Dec 12, 2019 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Jan 06, 2021 marked it as to-read
Veronika
Jul 15, 2024 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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