Cesar Chavez. La lucha por lo justo

(César Chávez: Fighting for Fairness) Guzmán, Lila & Rick. U.S.: Enslow Elementary (Latinos Famosos): Enslow. 2008. 32p. glossary. index. photogs. ISBN 978-0-7660-2679-7. LBD. $22.60. Gr 3-4–These captivating biographies give young readers a glimpse into the life of famous personalities. Frida Kahlo describes the artist’s childhood, her suffering of polio, the famous accident, her relationship with Diego Rivera, and the circumstances behind some of her most famous paintings. Roberto Clemente follows the athlete’s humble childhood in Puerto Rico, his start in the Brooklyn Dodgers, his life in segregated Pittsburgh, major achievements, and dedication to helping his community. César Chávez explains the daily life of migrant workers in the 1920’s and how the young fruit picker became the political leader and founder of the United Farms Workers. In the three titles, the carefully edited texts give enough details to capture the young readers’ imagination.