Books with title Cesar Chavez

1970 Kirkus review: All of the interest the subject holds conveyed with the quiet firmness characteristic of Chavez. Cesar's family is 'Mexican-American' ""even though they were born in the United States""; migrants after losing their Arizona farm, they are typically ill-housed, overworked and underpaid except that, not speaking English, ""they could not argue."" In bad times Cesar's mother peddles her handmade lace and Cesar and his brother sell a ball of tinfoil made from cigarette and gum wrappers; worse, even in uniform Cesar is asked to move out of the Anglo section at the movies. So after World War II he talks common action to his fellow-workers and, blocked by their fears, holds citizenship classes; aids the Anglo-sponsored Community Service Organization and, impatient, forms the self help National Farm Workers Organization; reluctantly, then doggedly, discouragingly supports the grape pickers' strike until the NFWA-inspired national boycott takes hold. Withal his aim remains legal protection for farm workers as for all others. The recent victory is missing but it's foreshadowed; not however preordained: outward success is not the measure of this man.

The story of Cesar Chavez is as topical and vital a story today as it was when it was an integral part of current events and not a story in history. This volume, dedicated to passing on the story of Chavezs life to young readers, provides educators with an essential tool to teach social justice, workers rights, and how to stand up for your convictions through age-appropriate language and explanation of concepts. This inspiring biography follows Chavezs journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most vital civil rights activists of our time.