Gathering The Sun - Illustrator: Simon Silva and Author: Alma Flor Ada

An alphabet book with exceptional illustrations and excellent poetry that gives voice to the experience of Latino agricultural workers. Silva's vibrant, double-page, illustrations are reminiscent of the artwork of Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco. The colors are brilliant, and the scope has a certain larger-than-life sense to it. Whether used to show the plight of migrant workers or the pride Latino laborers feel in their heritage, this is an important book.