Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chaves
Author: Kathleen Krull
Illustrator: Yuyi Morales
Grade Level: 3-6
Genre: Biography
Awards: Jane Addams Children's Book Award for Picture Book, Pura Belpre Award (2004)
Summary: Harvesting Hope is about Cesar Chaves and his fight for migrant farm-workers. Growing up, he saw firsthand the harsh conditions and mistreatment his family and others faced. As he got older, Cesar Chaves decided to take a stand for the rights of migrant farm-workers. He lead a peaceful march in protest of the reality many faced. His march made an impact on thousands of lives affected by similar conditions he faced as a migrant farm-worker.
Evaluation: I was not only moved by the written words of this story, but by the illustrations. When a powerful story is able to be told well artistically, it is even more impactful. I enjoyed the way Cesar Chaves' story was told in this book. This is a book I would enjoy having on my classroom shelf.
The age appropriateness is between third and sixth grade. Even though the topics discussed in the book are about mistreatment of people, Kathleen Krull explains it in a way that's appropriate for younger students.
After doing a read aloud with this book, students could discuss and write reflections on the events that took place and how Cesar Chaves' was able to make a difference. You could plan this read aloud during the anniversary of Chaves' protest march.
Summary: Harvesting Hope is about Cesar Chaves and his fight for migrant farm-workers. Growing up, he saw firsthand the harsh conditions and mistreatment his family and others faced. As he got older, Cesar Chaves decided to take a stand for the rights of migrant farm-workers. He lead a peaceful march in protest of the reality many faced. His march made an impact on thousands of lives affected by similar conditions he faced as a migrant farm-worker.
Evaluation: I was not only moved by the written words of this story, but by the illustrations. When a powerful story is able to be told well artistically, it is even more impactful. I enjoyed the way Cesar Chaves' story was told in this book. This is a book I would enjoy having on my classroom shelf.
The age appropriateness is between third and sixth grade. Even though the topics discussed in the book are about mistreatment of people, Kathleen Krull explains it in a way that's appropriate for younger students.
After doing a read aloud with this book, students could discuss and write reflections on the events that took place and how Cesar Chaves' was able to make a difference. You could plan this read aloud during the anniversary of Chaves' protest march.
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