Vashti Harrison
2) Sulwe
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When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
3) Hello, Star
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Night after night, a girl speaks to a dying star and, inspired by its resilience, follows her dream to reach the star someday.