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Too Small Tola Gets Tough

Author: AtinukeIllustrator: Onyinye Iwu

When lockdown hits, brave Tola sneaks out to work to help Grandmummy pay the rent. And although she’s small, her mighty maths skills make a big impact. This humorous trilogy of short stories is set in modern-day Nigeria. The third book in the series, with characterful illustrations from Onyinye Iwu.

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