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1) Who was the voice of the people?: Cesar Chavez

Author

Blas, Terry

Series

Who HQ Graphic Novels

Pub. Date

[2021]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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""Viva La Huelga! Viva La Causa!" Discover the true story behind Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike, as he and the National Farm Workers Association set out on an incredible three-hundred-mile protest march in support of farmworkers' rights."--

2) Cesar Chavez: fighting for farmworkers

Author

Braun, Eric

Series

Graphic library: graphic biographies
Graphic library graphic biographies

Lexile measure

590L

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eComic

Description

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Presents the life of Cesar Chavez, focusing primarily on his work organizing the National Farm Workers Association and working for improved working and living conditions for all Mexican Americans.

3) The Delano Grape Strike

Author

Mauleón, Daniel

Series

Graphic library. Movements and resistance

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

GN 1020L

Language

English

Formats

eComic, Graphic Novel

Description

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On September 16, 1965, Filipino and Mexican American migrant workers joined together to strike against the grape growers in Delano, California. The farmers left the fields to demand better wages and benefits. Led by Larry Itliong, Cesar Chavez, and Dolores Huerta, the two groups created a union called the United Farm Workers of America. For five years, UFW brought attention to their cause through boycotts, a 300-mile march, and other nonviolent efforts...