Harvesting Hope

Krull, Kathleen. Harvesting Hope. San Diego: Harcourt,
Inc., 2007.


Harvesting Hope is a Pura Belpre Honor Book celebrating the life a civil rights leader, Cesar Chavez. This text travels through Chavez's life starting from when he was a young boy. He grew up on a ranch having summer night fiestas however, hardship soon arose when they lost the ranch. His family then moved to a battered shed in California picking whatever fruits and vegetables were in season. The text shows how strong Chavez was and highlights him as a fierce worker. This text shows how Chavez started the movement to fight for a change, for justice. He led this group with non violent movements such as marches which ended in the the authority of the National Farm Workers Association promising a contract with a pay raise and better conditions for farm workers.
The book ends with an author's note highlighting all the major events of Cesar Chavez.
This book is an uplifting book and encourages others to speak up for what they believe is right and to demand for justice!