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Book Synopsis: A Jane Addam's Children's Book Award Honor Book for Younger Children.
Dolores is a teacher, a mother, and a friend. She wants to know why her students are too hungry to listen, why they don't have shoes to wear to school.
Dolores is a warrior, an organizer, and a peacemaker. When she finds out that the farm workers in her community are poorly paid and working under dangerous conditions, she stands up for their rights.
This is the story of Dolores Huerta and the extraordinary battle she waged to ensure fair and safe work places for migrant workers. The powerful text, paired with Robert Casilla's vibrant watercolor-and-pastel illustrations, brings Dolores's amazing journey to life. A timeline, additional reading, articles, websites, and resources for teachers are included.
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Introducing Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers, a captivating children's book that shines a light on a true hero's incredible journey. Join Dolores, a teacher, a mother, and a friend, as she embarks on a mission to understand why her students are suffering from hunger and lack of proper footwear. This Jane Addam's Children's Book Award Honor recipient not only educates, but inspires young minds to make a difference.
Dolores is not just a compassionate individual, but also a fearless warrior. Discover how she transforms into an organizer and peacemaker when she uncovers the harsh reality experienced by farm workers in her community. Their plight becomes her passion, and she fearlessly fights for their rights. Through Dolores's story, children learn about the importance of justice and standing up for what is right.
The compelling narrative of Dolores Huerta's remarkable battle for fair and safe working conditions is brought to life through the vibrant watercolor-and-pastel illustrations by Robert Casilla. The powerful combination of evocative artwork and engaging text provides a vivid portrayal of her extraordinary journey. Dive into the pages of this book and be transported alongside Dolores as she makes history.
To enhance the educational experience, Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers also includes a timeline, additional reading, informative articles, useful websites, and resources for teachers. This ensures that the knowledge gained from this book can extend beyond its pages, empowering children to explore further and learn more about topics such as social justice, activism, and human rights.
Are you ready to embark on a captivating adventure that will inspire young minds and instill the values of compassion, fairness, and resilience? Visit here to get your copy of Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers today and start making a positive impact on the world.
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