{"product_id":"lupita-nyongo-actor-filmmaker-activist-library-binding","title":"Lupita Nyong'o: Actor, Filmmaker, Activist - Library Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHeather E. Schwartz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLupita Nyong'o became an internationally known actor after appearing in \u003cem\u003e12 Years a Slave\u003c\/em\u003e, winningthe Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie and becoming the first Kenyan and Mexican actor to win in the category. She's gone on to star in \u003cem\u003eStar Wars: The Force Awakens\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUs\u003c\/em\u003e, and more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As a college student, Nyong'o saw herself working behind the camera instead of in front of it, since she didn't know of any successful Kenyan actors. She studied filmmaking and theater but eventually decided to pursue her dream of acting on screen, appearing in the Kenyan TV show \u003cem\u003eShuga\u003c\/em\u003e and attending the Yale School of Drama. Just before she graduated, she landed the role in \u003cem\u003e12 Years a Slave\u003c\/em\u003e and has been working steadily ever since. In addition to acting, Nyong'o speaks out against colorism and sexism in the film industry and has written a picture book based on her experiences growing up. Learn about Nyong'o's childhood in Kenya, her activist work, and what she plans to do next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.2 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42163807748231,"sku":"9781541596757","price":44.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/2795aa09a98967b2bb22b924dd06d6a4.webp?v=1733300159","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/lupita-nyongo-actor-filmmaker-activist-library-binding","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}