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Our Tower

Author: Joseph CoelhoIllustrator: Richard Johnson

When nature calls three friends into the forest, a magical discovery casts their grey tower block in a new light. This unique, thought-provoking, evocative story, blending stunning artwork with poetry and prose, vividly depicts urban and country landscapes from a child’s perspective. It positively celebrates multi-ethnic communities, nature and childhood imagination.

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  • Joseph Coelho: Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022-2024
  • Joseph Coelho is a multi-award-winning author
  • Own Voice
  • Black representation
  • Mixed-heritage representation
  • Black/brown representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Class/socio-economic diversity