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jwinchell's review
4.0
This is an important historical novel about the 1965 farmworkers protest in California. The verse in this book is so good. And it's important for young people to learn about Delores Huerta and Cesar Chavez. It's also important for people to know that Filipino farmworkers were the first to organize and Mexican and Mexican American people came after. Great notes from the author at the end.
smalltownbookmom's review
5.0
An incredible middle grade historical fiction book that tells the story of migrant farm workers in 1960s California and their fight for better wages, housing conditions and unions. Told from the perspective of a young girl who longs to find her voice and place in the world outside the one her father and society want to keep her in. I absolutely loved this, especially the author's note included at the end. Great on audio too! Much thanks to @prhaudio for a complimentary audio copy in exchange for my honest review!
thenextgenlibrarian's review
5.0
“The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people.” -Cesar Chavez
thenextgenlib's review
5.0
“The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people.” -Cesar Chavez
chelseywilson612's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bookbuyingwithkatie's review
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
leahjanespeare's review
4.0
A moving novel-in-verse following migrant agriculture workers in Mexico during the 1960s, and the protest movement. I learned a whole lot about this era and workers rights!
mrsclarkcatlady's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75