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crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
This is a nice picture book that highlights the contributions of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez. It is a simplified explanation of their work and would be well suited to primary students as an introduction to their lives and labor issues.
caieta's review against another edition
4.0
Dolores was a Girl Scout! I also liked how her mom let farmworker families live in her hotel for free.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
4.0
A fitting book to read on Cesar Chavez' birthday. The story of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta and how together they changed lives.
tashrow's review
4.0
Bright and vibrant, this book tells the true story of Delores Huerta and Cesar Chavez and their fight for the rights of migrant farm workers. The book begins with both of them as children and their early connections to the needs of farm workers. The real change started when the two of them met and began working together on the cause. They traveled from town to town talking from the beds of trucks in fields. They successfully fought to get the poisons used on California grapes stopped. They marched for 340 miles to demand that workers get living wages. Cesar went on a hunger strike to get people to listen. The two worked together for 30 years and were two of the most important voices for labor change in the United States.
A bilingual book, this is a heartfelt homage to two heroes of our time. The writing is simple and honest, reflecting the subject matter with a great respect. For young readers, the book is fairly free of dates, leaving the heart of the story uncluttered. In the author note, readers can learn more about the dates and associations that were created. The focus of the book is on advocacy, action and passion. Things we all hope children will learn. Cepeda’s illustrations are strong and bright. Filled with rich colors, the illustrations underscore the normalcy of both Huerta and Chavez while capturing their energy and dedication as well.
An empowering and inspiring read, this book is appropriate for ages 6-9.
A bilingual book, this is a heartfelt homage to two heroes of our time. The writing is simple and honest, reflecting the subject matter with a great respect. For young readers, the book is fairly free of dates, leaving the heart of the story uncluttered. In the author note, readers can learn more about the dates and associations that were created. The focus of the book is on advocacy, action and passion. Things we all hope children will learn. Cepeda’s illustrations are strong and bright. Filled with rich colors, the illustrations underscore the normalcy of both Huerta and Chavez while capturing their energy and dedication as well.
An empowering and inspiring read, this book is appropriate for ages 6-9.
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