The Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers Movement

Delve into the historic struggles and triumphs of America's migrant farmworkers in "The Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers Movement." This compelling illustrated companion to the PBS documentary reveals the journey of Cesar Chavez, a transformative leader whose tireless advocacy for economic and racial justice reshaped the agricultural industry. As the founder of the United Farm Workers Union, Chavez challenged the might of agribusinesses, advocating for better pay and working conditions through nonviolent protests that rallied the nation. Published on January 1, 1997, this book provides elementary school students with a poignant look at immigrant rights and the power of collective action. Readers will be inspired by the resilience of these workers and prompted to consider how Chavez's legacy of equity and perseverance continues to resonate in today’s social justice movements.