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Synopsis
A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age ten when he and his family lived happily on their Arizona ranch, to age thirty-eight when he led a peaceful protest against California migrant workers' miserable working conditions., This is an introduction to the life of Cesar Chavez, the American civil rights leader who fought for the rights of migrant farm workers. The color illustrations were created with acrylic paints, handmade stamps, and computer-created cutouts.
| Details | | Series: | Pura Belpre Honor Book. Illustrator (Awards) | | Illustrator: | Yuyi Morales |
| Size | | Length: | 48 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 11.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 17.6 oz |
Publisher's Notes
First Line: "Until Cesar Chavez was ten, every summer night was like a fiesta. Relatives swarmed onto the ranch for barbecues with watermelon, lemonade, and fresh corn. Cesar and his brothers, sisters, and cousins settled down to sleep outside, under netting to keep mosquitoes out. But who could sleep--with uncles and aunts singing, spinning ghost stories, and telling magical tales of life back in Mexico?"
Industry Reviews
"Krull and Morales introduce a long-neglected figure from recent history to a new audience in an informative, eye-catching manner. A notable achievement."
Kirkus Reviews (07/01/2003)
"Krull clearly and admirably tells the story of this incredible man whose fierce dedication to La Causa improved the lives of many."
Ruminator Review - Deborah Z. Porter
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