Harvesting Hope
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2003 · Est. 15 min read-aloud

Harvesting Hope

Written by Kathleen Krull · Illustrated by Yuyi Morales

A young boy's life is turned upside down when his family loses their farm and is forced to work as migrant laborers.

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48 pages· 1,863 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud· AD880L
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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.

From the publisher

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.

Awards

Americas Honor (2003)Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2004)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
1,863
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD880L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~U
Scholastic level
R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
64366
Publication
Published
March 1, 2003
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152014377
LCCN
2002005096
OCLC
815733264

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