Books with author Lori Lohstoeter

¡Viva la causa! ¡Viva César Chávez! Up and down the San Joaquin Valley of California, and across the country, people chanted these words. Cesar Chavez, a migrant worker himself, was helping Mexican Americans work together for better wages, for better working conditions, for better lives. No one thought they could win against the rich and powerful growers. But Cesar was out to prove them wrong -- and that he did.

¡Viva la causa! ¡Viva César Chávez! Up and down the San Joaquin Valley of California, and across the country, people chanted these words. Cesar Chavez, a migrant worker himself, was helping Mexican Americans work together for better wages, for better working conditions, for better lives. No one thought they could win against the rich and powerful growers. But Cesar was out to prove them wrong -- and that he did.

Soar over sweeping green hills. Sail across a cool turquoise bay. And enter a sparkling land awash in all the colors of the rainbow. From the author of One White Sail comes another joyful tribute to the Caribbean islands, a lively tale that introduces young readers to a gentle fisherman, his playful pets, and the dazzling array of hues that brighten their peaceful life by the sea.