Books in The Literacy Bridge - Large Print series

For the unseen children of Hussain Khan's carpet factory, Iqbal Masih's arrival is the end of hope and its beginning. It is Iqbal who tells them that their family's debt will never be cancelled, no matter how many inches of rug they make. But it is also Iqbal who is brave enough to talk about the future. This is the story of a courageous thirteen-year-old boy who knew that his life was worth more than a rug, that chaining children to work on looms was not right, and that there was a way to stop the abuse. Available only in The Literacy Bridge 5.

A #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorSixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground rap legend who died before he hit big^ sheâ??s got massive shoes to fill. But when her mom loses her job^ food banks and shut-off notices become as much a part of her life as beats and rhymes. With homelessness staring her family down^ Bri no longer just wants to make it â?? she has to make it. Brilliant^ insightful^ full of heart^ this is another modern classic from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation.

A New York Times Bestselling Author Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana. When diphtheria strikes the village and children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother sends her on a dangerous mission to bring back help. But beyond the walls of Clifton, Jessie discovers a world even more alien and threatening than she could have imagined, and soon she finds her own life in jeopardy.

A Newbery Award Winner When the great Velazquez was painting his masterpieces at the Spanish court in the seventeenth century, his colors were expertly mixed and his canvases carefully prepared by his slave, Juan de Pareja. In a vibrant novel which depicts both the beauty and the cruelty of the time and place, Elizabeth Borton de Treviño tells the story of Juan, who was born a slave and died an accomplished and respected artist.

A Nautilus Award WinnerAt fifteen, Cole Matthews has been fighting and stealing for years. The punishment for smashing Peter Driscal's skull into the sidewalk - his most recent crime - is harsh. This time, Cole will have to choose between prison and Native American Circle Justice. He will live either behind bars or in isolation for one year. Cole chooses Circle Justice. For ages 10 and up.

"Enticing and enthralling." --Jewell Parker RhodesFrom debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating mystery full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right--even in the face of great opposition. A perfect book for fans of Front Desk and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook!Zoe Washington isn't sure what to write. What does a girl say to the father she's never met, hadn't heard from until his letter arrived on her twelfth birthday, and who's been in prison for a terrible crime? A crime he says he never committed. Could Marcus really be innocent? Zoe is determined to uncover the truth. Even if it means hiding his letters and her investigation from the rest of her family. Everyone else thinks Zoe's worrying about doing a good job at her bakery internship and proving to her parents that she's worthy of auditioning for Food Network's Kids Bake Challenge.But with bakery confections on one part of her mind, and Marcus's conviction weighing heavily on the other, this is one recipe Zoe doesn't know how to balance. The only thing she knows to be true: Everyone lies.

A New York Times Bestseller After his last run-in with the fairies, Artemis Fowl had his mind wiped of his memories of the world belowground. Any goodness he had learned is now gone, and he has reverted to his criminal lifestyle. In Berlin preparing to steal a famously well-guarded painting from a German bank, Artemis is unaware that his every move is being watched. . . .

A New York Times Bestselling AuthorA Newbery Medal and Honor-winning AuthorRecipient of the National Humanities Medal A Two-Time National Book Award Finalist Richard Peck creates a whole world of folksy, one-of-a-kind characters in his funniest novel yet. There will be no forgetting Russell, his new teacher, and all the inmates of Hominy Ridge School.

It may have taken them an extra year or two to do it, but the Washington sisters finally graduated high school. But, now what? Keeba and Teesha are still hanging out on neighborhood benches with no future plans. Then an older friend convinces the sisters that they too have a skill - braiding hair - and that they just might be able to make some money from it. Suddenly, everything changes and the future looks pretty solid . . . until greed, jealousy, and politics turn the sisters' world upside down. Available only in The Literacy Bridge 5.