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Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The story of Mother Jones, an Irish immigrant who was essential in the fight to create child labor laws. Well into her sixties, Mother Jones had finally had enough of children working long hours in dangerous factory jobs, and decided she was going to do something about it. The powerful protests she organized earned her the name 'the most dangerous woman in America.' And in the Children's Crusade of 1903, she lead one hundred boys and girls on a glorious...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The author draws on thousands of documents and interviews to examine the myths and achievements marking the life of the iconic Latino labor leader and civil rights activist, portraying him as a flawed but brilliant strategist who was often at odds with himself. Cesar Chavez founded a labor union, launched a movement, and inspired a generation. He rose from migrant worker to national icon, becoming one of the great charismatic leaders of the 20th century....
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