Cesar Chavez

cesar¡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.

The Hispanic Americans

Discusses the social and economic problems faced by twelve million Hispanic Americans who live and work in the United States today.

Standing Tall: The Stories of Ten Hispanic Americans

A collection of mini-biographies follows the achievements of U.S. Navy Admiral David Farragut, baseball player Roberto Clemente, singer Gloria Estefan, schoolteacher Jaime Escalente, and six other notable Hispanic Americans.

A Sunburned Prayer

sunburnedAs he makes a 17-mile pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chimayo that he hopes will save his grandma from cancer, 11-year-old Eloy is joined by a friendly dog that helps him keep going.

Word Up!: Hope For Youth Poetry From El Centro De La Raza

Presents an anthology of American poetry by young Hispanic American authors.

Mexican Whiteboy

Sixteen-year-old Danny searches for his identity amidst the confusion of being half-Mexican and half-white while spending a summer with his cousin and new friends on the baseball fields and back alleys of San Diego County, California.

Carlos And The Squash Plant / Carlos Y La Planta De Calabaza

carlosHaving ignored his mother’s warnings about what will happen if he doesn’t bathe after working on his family’s New Mexican farm, Carlos awakens one morning to find a squash growing out of his ear.

Chato Y Los Amigos Pachangueros

This lively tale of a party-loving barrio cat who throws a surprise celebration for his friend Novio Boy. With a lively text, bold art, and a setting and theme with Latinx flavor, this is an ideal choice for Spanish readers.