Cans (Finding Forward)

“Trash day is tomorrow, so the bins are out on the street… I get to the first house and open the recycling bin. There’s nothing, just paper and cardboard.” Gilbert Neely dreams of attending college to become a teacher. But life keeps holding him back. It’s his senior year, and he can’t get ahead because of his family’s money problems. Follow him as he fights to achieve his dreams. At Finding Forward Books, we publish high-interest novels for reluctant teen readers that show teens overcoming challenges in their lives. Our goal is for students to improve their reading skills, develop positive attitudes, and increase their success in school. The books are for all students, including English learners and students with disabilities. They are printed in Open Dyslexic, a font to accommodate students with dyslexia. Lexile measures range from 390 to 560. The books have been praised in Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews, Foreword Clarion Reviews, and BlueInk Reviews. Russ Thompson is a retired educator who served as a reading teacher, high-school principal, and district administrator in Los Angeles. Much of his time was spent working with at-risk students. He holds a teaching credential as a reading specialist, as well as a doctorate in education from UCLA. See more at www.findingforwardbooks.com.