Reviews
and Awards are for English Edition, also
available.
*"The life and times of César
Chávez are vividly re-created in this collection of poems. Where most
biographies stick to the facts of what a person did, this one also touches on
the man’s character and values. Children will learn about Chávez,
but, more importantly, they will learn the important lessons he taught, and they
will be able to apply them to their own lives. The lyrical language describes
events and paints evocative pictures to which children will relate. Diaz’s
stylized, computer-drawn, folk-art illustrations capture the subject’s
private and public life, from the images of picking fruit to peaceful
demonstrations. A glossary and translation of the Spanish words used, a concise
well-written biographical essay, and famous Chávez quotes are appended. An
excellent choice for most libraries."
—School Library Journal, starred
review
"Diaz’s softly beautiful and illuminating illustrations
add much to this already rich celebration of César’s life and
legacy."
—Kirkus Reviews
"....The real power of the text lies
in the accessible way it presents information about the life of this influential
figure, who is too often treated in stodgy, hard-to-swallow prose. Stencil-like
illustrations of iconic, richly colored figures surrounded by glowing auras
enhance the adulatory ambience of the enterprise, but the radiant images help
lift the social commentary above the preachy."
—The Bulletin of the
Center for Children’s Books, recommended
