BIOGRAPHY
HARVESTING HOPE: THE STORY OF CÉSAR CHÁVEZ
COSECHANDO ESPERANZA: LA HISTORIA DE CÉSAR CHÁVEZ
by Kathleen Krull
(English and Spanish) (Grades 2-5) (2003)
ISBN SPANISH 0152047557
ISBN ENGLISH 0152014373
beautifully illustrated!; very moving text
narrative end with march arriving in Sacramento
the volume that started my interest in sharing César Chávez with children and teachers
with my students.
BIOGRAPHY
CÉSAR CHÁVEZ: A HERO FOR EVERYONE
by Gary Soto
(English) (Grades 3-5) (2003)
ISBN 0689859228
extremely readable and appealing to young children
I couldn't put this book down!
lesson plan available relating to "Maya and Miguel" PBS series in Spanish & English
BIOGRAPHY
LET'S READ ABOUT CÉSAR CHÁVEZ
VAMOS A LEER SOBRE CÉSAR CHÁVEZ
by Jerry Tella
ISBN English 0439680514
ISBN Spanish 043969017X
(separate English and Spanish volumes) (Grades 2-3) (2004)
inexpensive paperback short biography by Scholastic Books
available at 800-724-6527 (then press 3)
MULTI-SUBJECT
APPLESEEDS MAGAZINE- CÉSAR CHÁVEZ -
(English & some Spanish) (Grades K-4) (2002)
children's resource magazine with large variety of contributions
by multiple authors
maps, excellent photo, interview with Chavez's grandson Fernando
POETRY
CÉSAR : ¡SÍ, SE PUEDE! YES WE CAN!
by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
(English) (Grades 3-5) (2004)
ISBN 0761451722
beautiful, inspiring free-verse poetry
outstanding dream-like illustrations
an American Library Association (ALA) Notable Book
Note: I hope that a Spanish translation is in the works as
its message is too strong to be lost.
POETRY
LAUGHING TOMATOES AND OTHER SPRING POEMS
JITOMATES RISUEÑOS Y OTROS POEMAS DE PRIMAVERA
by Francisco X. Alarcón
(Bilingual English & Spanish) (Ages 6 and up) (1997)
ISBN hardcover ISBN: 0892391391
ISBN softcover ISBN: 0892391995
fun poems about spring topics appealing to children
colorful illustrations
volume includes "Un árbol para César Chávez/
A Tree for César Chávez"
1998 Pura Belpré Honor Award from the American Library Association
National Parenting Publications Gold Medal Award
Riverbank Review "Children's Book of Distinction" Finalist
POETRY
GATHERING THE SUN: AN ALPHABET IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH
by Alma Flora Ada
(Bilingual English & Spanish) (Grade K-5) (1997)
ISBN 0688139035
poems inspired by fields and orchards and the workers who toil there
includes entry as "César Chávez" (See Poetry page.)
rich with culture
supplementary info in Spanish and Englishat
POETRY
LATINO RAINBOW: POEMS ABOUT LATINO AMERICANS: MANY VOICES, ONE SONG
by Carlos Cumpián
(English) (Grades 4-5) (1994)
ISBN 0516451537
includes "César Chávez: Farm Worker/Organizer"
NON-FICTION
HARVEST
by George Ancona
(English) (Grades 4-5) (2001)
ISBN 07161450866
powerful photos and text illuminate the difficult task done by migrant workers
NARRATIVES & POETRY
VOICES FROM THE FIELDS
compiled by S. Beth Atkin
(English and Spanish) (Grades 4-5) (1993)
ISBN 0316056332
migrant children's literary works
outstanding poems-- "
La fresa/Strawberry,"Después de un día en el campo/ After a Day in the Field,"
"Campesinos/Migrant Farmers"
photographs, poems, and interviews with children
hardships and hopes of Mexican American migrant farm workers and families
BIOGRAPHY
CÉSAR CHÁVEZ
by Susan Eddy
(English) (Grades 2-3)
ISBN 0516258826
"Rookie Reader" biography with fine photos
BIOGRAPHY
CÉSAR CHÁVEZ: UNA BIOGRAFÍA ILLUSTRADA CON FOTOGRAFÍAS
CÉSAR CHÁVEZ: A BIOGRAPHY ILLUSTRATED WITH PHOTOGRAPHS
by Lucille Davis
(Spanish & English) (Grades K-5) (1999)
large photos make these volumes good for reading aloud
hard to find, but worth searching
BIOGRAPHY
LEARNING ABOUT JUSTICE FROM THE LIFE OF CÉSAR CHÁVEZ
by Jeanne Strazzabosco
(English) (Grades2-3) (1996)
ISBN 0823924173
simple, factual text with photos in black and white and color
BIOGRAPHY
CÉSAR CHÁVEZ: HISPANIC-AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY
by Mary Olmstead
(English) (Grade 5) (2005)
ISBN 1410907104
detailed narrative of important events
FICTION
AMELIA'S ROAD
EL CAMINO DE AMELIA
by Linda Jacobs Altman
(English & Spanish volumes) (K-3) (1993)
ISBN Paperback 188000027X
ISBN Hardcover 1880000040
ISBN Spanish 1880000075
daughter of migrant farmworkers tries to find some permanence
while traveling
honors & awards: "Editors' Choice," SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
"Choices," Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
lesson plans at
FICTION
LA MARIPOSA
by Francisco Jiménez
(English & Spanish volumes available under the same title) (1998)
ISBN Spanish 0395917387
ISBN English 0395816637
language learning difficulties of immersion education
for Spanish-speaking migrant children
fascination with the caterpillar in the classroom helps him begin to fit in
enrichment information about the author at
NON-FICTION
CALLING THE DOVES / EL CANTO DE LAS PALOMAS
by Juan Felipe Herrera
(Bilingual English & Spanish) (Grade 1-5) (2001)
ISBN 0892391669
memories of childhood while traveling with migrant farmworker parents
for use with FLES classes, Spanish is very advanced;
awards:
1997 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award
Hungry Mind Review's "Children's Books of Distinction" Award Winner
1996 International Reading Association Teachers' Choice
Américas Award Honor Book
1995 Smithsonian Notable Book
Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice
School Library Journal's "Best Books of 1995"
FICTION
MR. RADIO / DON RADIO
by Arthur Dorros
(English & Spanish bilingual) (Grades K-3) (1999)
ISBN 006021547X
David's one companion, a radio, is his link to keep in touch with people and places
A teacher/friend, Ruth Kunstader writes, "I love RADIO MAN because I'm able to talk
about how migrant children make their own 'community' or extended family
even as they move from place to place. We discuss what is the same or
different in the students' lives and the ones of the characters. The characters
are proud of the work they do and their heritage. They really come across
as REAL people, and the children always ask if it's a true story!"
FICTION
FIRST DAY IN GRAPES
by L. King Peréz
(English & Spanish) (Grades 1-3) (1997)
ISBN English 1584300450
third grader who works in the fields relates his positive
and negative experiences
FICTION
THE CIRCUIT
CAJAS DE CARTÓN
by Francisco Jiménez
(English and Spanish) (Grades 4-5) (2002)
ISBN English 0395979021
child's perspective on migrant work
lesson plan at
BIOGRAPHY
CÉSAR CHÁVEZ: THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE /
CÉSAR CHÁVEZ: LA LUCHA POR LA JUSTICIA
by Richard Griswold del Castillo
(English and Spanish bilingual)
ISBN 1558853243
excellent full page (8-1/2x11") color illustrations
concise biography inside back covers of this picture book
covers life from youth to award of Medal of Freedom
BIOGRAPHY
SPANISH A-Z BOOKS
titles: The Life of César Chávez or La vida de César Chávez
free downloading of these fifth-grade level reading books with photos
quizzes and worksheets included
FOR EXAMPLES OF POEMS IN HIS HONOR, SEE "POETRY."
