The Untold Story of Larry Itliong: Labor Rights Hero

by Cristina Oxtra

Overview

You may have read about Cesar Chavez’s leadership in organizing the well-known Delano Grape Strike and Boycott of the 1960s. But did you know it began as a strike led by Larry Itliong? He was a Filipino labor organizer who had also been working with grape pickers in California at the time. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book will uncover Itliong’s story and show how it connects to Chavez’s story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669004752
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	First but Forgotten
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	671,526
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	850L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Cristina Oxtra is a Filipino American author. She earned an MFA in creative writing for children and young adults at Hamline University and a BA in journalism. She received the Loft Literary Center 2019-2020 Mirrors & Windows Fellowship for indigenous writers and writers of color. A former journalist and educator, Cristina is also a military veteran and public relations professional. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking, training in Tae Kwon Do, watching supernatural and paranormal TV shows, and going to comic cons. Her website is at www.cristinaoxtra.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Force for Change 4

Chapter 1 Seeds of a Dream 6

Chapter 2 A Migrant Worker's Life 8

Chapter 3 Sowing Solidarity 14

Chapter 4 A Growing Movement 22

Chapter 5 The Fruits of His Labor 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

Presents lesser known stories of people involved in key historical events;

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 4–6—Before Cesar Chavez and Rosa Parks, there were Larry Itliong and Sarah Keys Evans. These are two of the civil rights pioneers spotlighted in this series of unsung heroes who fought against unfair labor practices, racist transportation policies, school segregation, and, in the case of Sarah Keys Evans, used her wealth to create new opportunities for marginalized communities. While their stories failed to capture the attention of mainstream history books, their contributions led to later, greater achievements. This series helps place the well-known civil rights victories in a larger narrative, broken up by large images and text boxes with interesting facts. Each book includes a glossary, an index, and further reading. VERDICT Civil rights victories didn't come easily, and this series helps young readers understand that. Recommended.

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