FIGHT IN THE FIELD: CÉSAR CHÁVEZ AND THE FARMWORKERS' STRUGGLE
(English)
information based on the film of the same name by PBS
MY HERO: CÉSAR CHÁVEZ / MI HÉROE: CÉSAR CHÁVEZ
(English and Spanish)
detailed biographical information
children can submit "My Hero / Mi héroe" compositions for publication
SPECTRUM BIOGRAPHIES: CÉSAR CHÁVEZ
(English)
brief biography with highlights of his struggle for justice
CÉSAR CHÁVEZ ACTION AND INFORMATION CENTER
extensive biography compiled by the United Farm Workers
CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ
(English)
biography from Chicano Studies Research Library at UCLA
¿QUIÉN FUE CÉSAR CHÁVEZ?
(Spanish)
biography from "Ahora News," a Spanish/English newspaper from Reno, Nevada
WALTER P. REUTHER LIBRARY, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
(English and Spanish)
online exhibit of "La Causa: The History of the United Farm Workers"
excellent photos as well
AN AMERICAN HERO
(English)
César E. Chávez Foundation presents detailed biography
HONORING CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ
(English)
short biography and essay "What Can I Do?"
LIFEWORK
photos and text illustrate reality of migrant farmworkers
I'M A HERO
parents and grandparents, Great Depression, move to California
World War II, Helen Fabela, non-violence philosophy
community service organization, National Farmworkers' Association
grape and lettuce strikes and boycotts, United Farm Workers
honoring César Chávez
suitable for older children
HISPANIC LINK NEWS SERVICE
two excellent essays Elisa A. Martinéz in English and Spanish
PEACE ON EARTH HEROES
short biography with quotes
black and white line drawings
AMERICANS WHO TELL THE TRUTH
striking color portrait
short biography
PEASON / SCOTT FORESMAN
BIOGRAPHIES, ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN, CAN BE FOUND AT
