Who Was César Chávez?
Written by Dana Meachen Rau
Illustrated by Ted Hammond
Published by Penguin Workshop
Learn more about Cesar Chavez, the famous Latino American civil rights activist.
When he was young, Cesar and his Mexican American family toiled in the fields as migrant farm workers. He knew all too well the hardships farm workers faced. His public-relations approach to unionism and aggressive but nonviolent tactics made the farm workers’ struggle a moral cause with nationwide support. Along with Dolores Huerta, he cofounded the National Farmworkers Association. His dedication to his work earned him numerous friends and supporters, including Robert Kennedy and Jesse Jackson.
Look for the Spanish version, ¿Quién Fue César Chávez?.
Primary ISBN: 9780451533623
Publication Date: February 2017
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Memoir, Middle Grade, Nonfiction, Age 08 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Activism, Community Action, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Discrimination: Immigration Status, Discrimination: Racial, Generation: 2nd, Genre: Biography, Genre: Nonfiction, Migrant/Seasonal Worker
Setting: United States (California)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation
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