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Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers is Minnesota native Sarah Warren's first book. Sarah is a Head Start teacher and has served the young children in her community for more than 10 years. Sarah received a Legacy Award from the YWCA of Minneapolis Children's Center for her work supporting their mission: Eliminating Racism/Empowering Women. In 2007 she was honored as a "Cultural Caregiver" by the Minnesota Women's Consortium. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf Collage and a Master of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Lesley University. She completed the Loft Master Track Program in Children's Literature in 2008. She lives in Minneapolis. |
| Dolores Huerta: A Hero To Migrant Workers illustrated by Robert Casilla Amazon Children's Publishing, 2012 ISBN 978-0-7614-6107-4 Dolores is a teacher, a mother, and a friend. She wants to know why her students are too hungry to listen, why they don't have shoes to wear to school. Dolores is a warrior, an organizer, and a peacemaker. When she finds out that the farm workers in her community are poorly paid and working under dangerous conditions, she stands up for their rights. This is the story of Dolores Huerta and the extraordinary battle she waged to ensure fair and safe work places for migrant workers. The powerful text, paired with Robert Casilla's vibrant watercolor-and-pastel illustrations, brings Dolores's amazing journey to life. A timeline, additional reading, articles, websites, and resources for teachers are included. Awards and Recognition |
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