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Starting as a young child, Jessica Govea Thorbourne worked alongside her family as a migrant farm worker. She saw how unfair conditions were. There were no bathrooms, they worked long hours and also ingested pesticides that were meant to kill bugs but were harmful to humans. Jessica met Cesar Chavez, an activist for farm workers. Jessica's parents decided to join him in fighting for justice for migrant workers. Jessica learned how to help the migrant's cause and dedicated her life to it. Can one girl make a difference?
Padron gives us the compelling story about one girl's resilience. Jessica saw something in the world that she wanted to change and fought to change it. With just a few sentences per page and vibrant and emotional illustrations by Salinas, From the Fields to the Fight would make a great read aloud.
Jessica and her family are Hispanic.
Tracie, Elementary School Librarian
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