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In bustling Dhaka, Bangladesh, two young girls labor all day, chipping bricks to help support their family. Yasmin, the older sister, yearns to attend school and learn to read, hoping that education will open a path to a better life. The story vividly portrays the hardships of child labor while highlighting the resilience of these girls and the power of hope. Author Ann Malaspina includes a helpful note explaining the conditions in Bangladesh, the realities of child labor, and ways readers can contribute to positive change.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ann Malaspina
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