César Chávez

Written by Claudia Romo Edelman and Nathalie Alonso · Illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez

Part of the Hispanic Star series

Discover the journey of a young laborer who became a civil rights icon.

128 pages· ~1160L

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Cesar Chavez, once a young boy from Yuma, Arizona, faced harsh prejudice as a farm laborer. His journey from poverty to co-founding the National Farm Workers Association is a testament to resilience and activism. As he navigates the challenges of the Great Depression and fights for workers' rights, Chavez's story raises questions about justice and equality. How did a humble beginning lead to a legacy that earned him the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Dive into this inspiring tale of a man who became a symbol of hope and change for countless others.

From the publisher

Read about Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez in the latest installment of Hispanic Star’s series of engaging, illustrated biographies for young readers, published in English and Spanish.

Meet labor leader and civil rights activist, Cesar Chavez—once just a kid from Yuma, Arizona whose family would eventually migrate to San Jose, California amid the poverty of the Great Depression. At a young age, Cesar experience anti-Latino prejudice as an agriculture laborer, and eventually co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) (later known as the United Farm Workers labor union). In 1994, Cesar Chavez received a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom, and is recognized as an icon for organized labor in the United States.

Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been undeniable forces in shaping its future.

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