
By Kathleen Krull, Yuyi Morales (Illustrator)
A young boy's life is turned upside down when his family loses their farm and is forced to work as migrant laborers.
Cesar Chavez, once a shy child teased at school, becomes a beacon of hope for migrant farmworkers. Leading a 340-mile peaceful march, he challenges injustice and inspires a nation. Can one voice truly make a difference? Discover how Cesar's courage and determination transformed lives and ignited a powerful movement for change.
In this Pura Belpre award-winning picture book, illustrated by Caldecott Honree Yuyi Morales, acclaimed author Kathleen Krull celebrates Latinx civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. An inspirational book about resistance and hope.When Cesar Chavez led a 340-mile peaceful protest march through California, he ignited a cause and improved the lives of thousands of migrant farmworkers.But Cesar wasn’t always a leader. As a boy, he was shy and teased at school. His family slaved in the fields for barely enough money to survive. Cesar knew things had to change, and he thought that–maybe–he could help change them. So he took charge. He spoke up. And an entire country listened.
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