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Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls

Author: AtinukeIllustrator: Onyinye Iwu

Eponymous Tola is back and determined as ever in this delightfully fine trio of stories set in the busy megacity of Lagos. This time, Tola and her siblings are in for a real surprise when it’s revealed their formidable Grandmummy is not quite as tough as she makes out.

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  • Atinuke is a multi-award-winning author
  • Onyinye Iwu is an award-winning illustrator
  • Own Voice
  • Black representation
  • Muslim representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Single parent
  • Female lead
  • Class/socio-economic diversity