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7+years

Two Sides

Author: Polly Ho-YenIllustrator: Binny Talib

Complete opposites but total besties – that’s until Lula and Lenka have an argument that threatens to end their friendship forever. Beautifully told from two perspectives, this sweet short story, with stylish colour illustrations, realistically depicts the intricacies of childhood friendships and celebrates differences, empathy and communication. 

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  • Polly Ho-Yen: Carnegie Medal nominated author
  • Own Voice
  • Black/brown representation
  • Single parent
  • Female lead
  • Under-represented voice