Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez is known as one of America's greatest civil rights leaders. When he led a 340-mile peaceful protest march through California, he ignited a cause and improved the lives of thousands of migrant farmworkers. But Cesar wasn't always a leader. As a boy, he was shy and teased at school. His family slaved in the fields for barely enough money to survive.

Cesar knew things had to change, and he thought that--maybe--he could help change them. So he took charge. He spoke up. And an entire country listened.

An author's note provides historical context for the story of Cesar Chavez's life.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 03/01/2003
ISBN: 9780152014377
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 8.88h x 11.34w x 0.42d
Award: Christopher Awards - Winner
Award: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - Honor Book
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Bluebonnet Awards - Nominee
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book
Award: Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/05/2003 pg. 221
School Library Journal 06/01/2003 pg. 129
Booklist 06/01/2003 pg. 1795
Kirkus Review - Children 07/01/2003 pg. 911
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 466 - Superior,Well Above Average
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2003 pg. 47
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2004 pg. 1286
Booklist 06/01/2004 pg. 1752
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 466 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 03/01/2005 pg. 68

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 64366 / Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
Reading Level: 5.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5