Who Was the Voice of the People?: Cesar Chavez
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2022 · Est. 31 min read

Who Was the Voice of the People?: Cesar Chavez

By Terry Blas, Who HQ, Mar Julia (Illustrator)

Part of the Who HQ Graphic Novels series

A 300-mile march for farm workers' rights tests resolve and unity in a gripping graphic novel.

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64 pages· 2,789 words· Est. 31 min read
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Cesar Chavez leads a 300-mile march with the National Farmworkers Association, fighting for farm workers' rights. This graphic novel captures the struggle, hope, and solidarity of a pivotal civil rights movement. Will their perseverance ignite change, or will the journey test their limits? Vivid illustrations and a compelling narrative bring this historic protest to life, inviting readers to walk alongside Chavez in his quest for justice.

From the publisher

Discover the story behind Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike in this moving graphic novel – written by award-winning author Terry Blas and illustrated by Ignatz-nominated cartoonist Mar Julia. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! Follow Cesar Chavez and the National Farmworkers Association as they set out on a difficult 300-mile protest march in support of farm workers’ rights. A story of hope, solidarity, and perseverance, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the famous Latino American Civil Rights leader – brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
2,789
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
GN500L
Themes & topics
Books about activismBooks about social justiceBooks about labor movementBooks about National Farm Workers AssociationBooks about Cesar Chavez
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 11, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593224502

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