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Description
This book tells the story of Dolores Huerta, a Mexican American labor activist who fought to improve the lives of farm workers. Growing up, Huerta noticed that few people in power looked like her, but this motivated her to become a leader in her community. In 1962, she co-founded a labor union and worked to secure better wages and working conditions for agricultural workers. The book covers her continued efforts to inspire people to work together for change.
Quick Summary
This book tells the story of a powerhouse woman who refused to let giant companies treat farmworkers unfairly. Kids will love seeing Dolores kickstart strikes, rally thousands of workers, and demand better pay and conditions despite facing violence and criticism. If your kid enjoys true stories about fearless change-makers like those in "I Am Malala" or roots for underdogs in history, they'll eat this up. Perfect for ages 10-14 in grades 5-9 who want a quick but powerful read about standing up for what's right.