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“This enlightening biography focuses on Dolores Huerta, who was born in 1930 in New Mexico. From a young age, Huerta exhibited a visionary spirit, recognizing the importance of helping others in her community. …Despite facing significant gender- and ethnic-based discrimination, Huerta persisted. Balancing motherhood—she is the mother of 11 children—with her tireless activism, Huerta made numerous sacrifices. …Nevertheless, her relentless work brought about significant positive changes and earned her prestigious honors. …An informative biography that highlights the importance of making difficult decisions and helping others, and an inspiring read for young audiences.”

– School Library Journal

She Persisted: Dolores Huerta

Written by Monica Brown and Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint
Published by Philomel Books

Dolores Huerta always knew that helping others in her community was important. So when she became a teacher and saw how hard it was for her students from farm families to find enough to eat, she knew there was more she could do. Dolores became a labor rights activist, fighting for better conditions for farm workers. She started unions so that workers would be treated more fairly. And she was also a leader of the women’s rights movement. Though she faced discrimination for her gender and her ethnicity, she persisted and helped make life better for farm workers, Latinos, and women across the country.

In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Monica Brown, readers learn about the amazing life of Dolores Huerta—and how she persisted.

Primary ISBN: 9780593623565
Publication Date: September 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Chapter Book, Nonfiction, Age 06 or older

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Setting: United States (California)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation

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