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IBC Top Pick
7+years

Too Small Tola Makes It Count

Author: AtinukeIllustrator: Onyinye Iwu


Tola, the little girl with the big personality, has a problem. Nobody believes that during the pandemic she was helping the Diamonds, a famous family of Afrobeat artists. Can she find a way to convince her friends this is the truth? Three captivating short stories full of warm, witty characters.

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  • Shortlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2024
  • Own Voice
  • Black representation
  • Class/socio-economic diversity
  • Single parent
  • Diverse cast
  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Female lead