"The hill people and the Mexicans arrived on the same day. It was a Wednesday, early in September 1952. The Cardinals were five games behind the Dodgers with three weeks to go, and the season looked hopeless. The cotton, however, was waist-high to my father, over my head, and he and my grandfather could be heard before supper whispering words that were seldom heard. It could be a 'good crop'." Thus begins from author John Grisham, a story inspired...

"Dolores Huerta saw that the children she taught were coming to school hungry. She realized that their parents needed help. She organized labor unions, led strikes, and formed boycotts to help farm workers fight for the rights they deserved. Learn more about Dolores and her leadership in the labor and civil rights movements"--Back cover.

Based on Tomas Rivera's classic novella, this is a beautiful and moving account of a family of Mexican-American migrant workers in the 1950's.

The story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. He inspired millions of Americans who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's...

Presents a brief biography of Cesar Chavez who fought for the rights of farm workers. His efforts shined a light on the conditions farm workers faced, and he had a lasting impact beyond the fields.

Lucia loves to watch the monarcas' annual migration with her papa. But this year, their flight north holds extra weight: Papa is heading north, too, to work on faraway farms to feed his family. Though she hates to see him go, he leaves her a song and a promise that when the weather turns cold and the monarcas return, so will he. After many months apart, Lucia watches the skies for a flicker of hope, the monarchs' homecoming that signals Papa's return....

"Growing up in a poor, migrant family, Cesar Chavez knew how hard life could be. As a boy, he went to thirty different schools before finally having to drop out in eighth grade to help support his family. Chavez devoted his life to creating unions and demanding better working conditions for all farmworkers. This book traces Chavez's life, highlighting the triumphs and difficulties that he encountered, while sidebars and a timeline provide extra information...

"Championing equal rights for all people regardless of gender, race, and economic class, Dolores Huerta is a globally recognized icon in the fight for social justice. This book explores Huerta's inspiring story, focusing on her courage and perseverance as an advocate for the working poor, women's rights, and rights for immigrant communities. As a co-founder of the United Farm Workers union and president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, she continues...

Tells the life story of César Chávez, whose efforts as a labor leader in the mid-twentieth century brought better working conditions to migrant farmworkers in the U.S.