Awards and HonorsCenter for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature, Best Multicultural Books of 2014; Winner, IRA Notable Books for a Global Society, 2015; 2015 NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book; VOYA’s Perfect Tens 2014; 2015 Ameréicas Award Honorable Mention
On September 8, 1965, vineyard crews in Delano, California, "exchanged their tools for picket signs." The grape strike was soon led by farm workers' advocate César Chávez. Author's note. Time line. Resources for more information. Source notes. Index. Black-and-white maps, period documents and artwork, and photographs.
Title alpha Strike!: The Farm Workers’ Fight for Their Rights
Level History High
Pages Count 172
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Cesar Chavez (1927-1993). Delano Grape Strike, 1965-1970. Farm workers' rights. Protests. Strikes. United Farm Workers.
SRC Level 11.600000
SRC Points 9.000000
Lexile 1220L
Trim Size 9 1/2" x 10 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-10-05
JLG Release Date Dec 2014
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
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