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32 pp.
| Holiday
| August, 2010
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8234-2202-9$17.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Marie Olofsdotter.
Using quotes from their subject's autobiography, the Adlers tell an abbreviated life story of César Chávez, from migrant farm work in childhood through his life of activism to his death in 1993. Olofsdotter's warm-hued illustrations reflect the man's heritage and commitment to his cause. The book's source notes and other ancillary material are excellent. Timeline, websites. Bib.