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From award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes, a powerful novel set 15 years after the 9/11 attacks in a classroom of students who cannot remember the event but live through the aftermath of its cultural shift.

When her fifth-grade teacher hints that a series of lessons about home and community will culminate with one big answer about two tall towers once visible outside their classroom window, Deja can't help but feel confused. She sets off on a journey of discovery, with new friends Ben and Sabeen by her side. But just as she gets closer to answering big questions about who she is, what America means, and how communities can grow (and heal), she uncovers new questions, too. Like, why does Pop get so angry when she brings up anything about the towers? 

Award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes tells a powerful story about young people who weren't alive to witness this defining moment in history but begin to realize how much it colors their every day. 

In Jewell Parker Rhodes' poignant and powerful novel, "Towers Falling", the lives of two young girls, Deva and LaQuesha, are inextricably linked by the tragic events of 9/11. Deva, the daughter of a wealthy real estate developer, and LaQuesha, the daughter of a struggling single mother, are both students at the same Manhattan elementary school.

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Deva and LaQuesha witness the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center from their classroom window. The event forever alters their lives, as they grapple with the loss of loved ones, the fear and uncertainty that grips the city, and the growing Islamophobia that targets LaQuesha and her Muslim father.

As the girls navigate the aftermath of the attacks, they find solace and strength in their friendship. Together, they confront the challenges of grief, prejudice, and the complexities of a world forever changed. Through their resilience and unwavering bond, Deva and LaQuesha offer a beacon of hope amidst the devastation.

"Towers Falling" is a poignant and moving story that explores the impact of tragedy on the lives of ordinary people. Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves together the perspectives of Deva and LaQuesha, creating a deeply affecting and thought-provoking narrative that sheds light on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Readers of all ages will be captivated by this powerful novel that celebrates the power of friendship, compassion, and the indomitable will to overcome life's challenges. "Towers Falling" is a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the profound impact of 9/11 on the lives of those who lived through it.