Who Was the Voice of the People: Cesar Chavez: A Who HQ Graphic Novel
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Who Was the Voice of the People: Cesar Chavez: A Who HQ Graphic Novel
By (Author) Terry Blas
Illustrated by Mar Julia
By (author) Who HQ
Penguin Putnam Inc
Penguin Workshop
12th January 2022
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
331.8813092
Physical Properties
Paperback
64
Width 136mm, Height 197mm, Spine 8mm
136g
Description
Discover the story behind Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike in this moving graphic novel -- written by award-winning author Terry Blas and illustrated by Ignatz-nominated cartoonist Mar Julia. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels- an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was series! Follow Cesar Chavez and the National Farm Workers Association, as they set out on a difficult 300-mile protest march in support of farm workers' rights. A story of hope, solidarity, and perseverance, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the famous Latino American Civil Rights leader -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.
Reviews
"Who Was the Voice of the People focuses on Cesar Chavezs march from Delano, California, to Sacramento to peacefully protest unfair wages and working conditions for grape-farm workers, also calling attention to Delores Huerta and Roberto Bustos...All the [Who HQ Graphic Novels] showcase the passions and urgency or risks behind their headline-making events and humanize the people who made them possible." -- Booklist
Author Bio
Terry Blas is an illustrator and writer based in Portland, Oregon. His auto-bio comics You Say Latino and You Say LatinX were featured on NPR, OPB, Vox.com and Cosmo.com. Terry's work has appeared in the comics The Amazing World of Gumball, Adventure Time, and Steven Universe. His first graphic novel, Dead Weight- Murder at Camp Bloom, is a murder mystery set at a weight-loss camp. Dead Weight was named by YALSA as a 2019 Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers. His second graphic novel, Hotel Dare, is an all-ages fantasy epic inspired by his childhood in Mexico. His third book, Lifetime Passes, is a summer-time adventure set at a Southern California theme park and will be published by Surely Books.
