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1) Dreamers
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"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--
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Follows Cesar Chavez and the National Farm Workers Association, as they set out on a difficult 300-mile protest march in support of farm workers' rights. A story of hope, solidarity, and perseverance, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the famous Latino American Civil Rights leader -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.
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When Reyna Grande's father leaves his wife and three children behind in a village in Mexico to make the dangerous trek across the border to the United States, he promises he will soon return from "El Otro Lado" (The Other Side) with enough money to build them a dream house where they can all live together. His promises become harder to believe as months turn into years. When he summons his wife to join him, Reyna and her siblings are deposited in...
6) Cesar Chavez
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This is a biography of the union activist who led the struggle of migrant farm workers for better working conditions.
8) Cesar Chavez
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Simple text and photographs depict the life of the Mexican American labor leader who achieved justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.
14) Selena
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Discusses the life and work of the award-winning Texas singer who had begun to popularize Tejano music when she was shot and killed by the president of her fan club.
16) Cesar Chavez
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This book introduces Cesar Chavez, who worked to improve the lives of poor farm workers.
18) Cesar Chavez
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A brief biography of Cesar Chavez, the Mexican American union leader who fought to get migrant farm workers better wages.
20) Cesar Chavez
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The life and historical significance of the Mexican American labor organizer who demanded rights for migrant farm workers.