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Carmen T. Bernier-Grand tells the story of activist Cesar Chavez in free-verse poetry, concentrating as much on Chavez's feelings and strength of character as on the events themselves. "Who could tell/ that he with a soft pan dulce voice,/ hair the color of mesquite,/ and downcast, Aztec eyes,/ would have the courage to speak up/ for the campesinos." Chavez never bothered to accumulate any property, and the last words of the text directly quote him: "True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire." Bernier-Grand includes a large bibliography with online sources, a short biography, a meticulous chronology, a glossary, and well-known quotes from Chavez. Colorful folk-art illustrations accompany the text.
| Details | | Series: | Pura Belpre Honor Book. Illustrator (Awards) | | Illustrator: | David Diaz |
| Size | | Length: | 48 pages | | Height: | 11.5 in | | Width: | 7.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 16.0 oz |
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