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Let the Light In by Jenny Downham and Louis Hill - author videos and discussion guide

‘An extraordinary book, tenderly told. There is so much loss, beauty, hope and care in its pages. I read it all at once, but it will stay with me for a very long time to come’ – Katya Balen

Leah and Charlie are handling their family’s loss in very different ways. Their choices push them down difficult and perilous paths which eventually collide, sending shockwaves through their community. This astounding, compulsive novel explores love, power, money, art, and asks: what matters most in the end?

An extraordinary novel by mother-and-son authors Jenny Downham and Louis Hill. This is a searing, powerful, ultimately uplifting exploration of journeying through grief.

‘A nuanced, compelling and ultimately hopeful story of flawed relationships, family grief and the power of art, all with characters I could swear I’ve met in real life!’ – Patrice Lawrence

Download the discussion guide below and you can view the introductory video from Jenny Downham and Louis here

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