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Philip Vera Cruz

by Karen Su
Arlo Li
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The United Farm Workers union has an interesting past, and it's all thanks to Philip Vera Cruz. This biography tells the story an unsung hero and Filipino farm worker that led the historic Delano strike, grape boycott, and the formation of the United Farm Workers union—part of the Leaders Like Us series.

Philip Vera Cruz came to the United States from the Philippines in search of an education. Instead, he had to work different jobs to survive. Learn about how he and other Filipino farm workers, the manongs, started the historic strike in Delano, California that led to a grape boycott and the birth of the United Farm Workers union. Learn all about Philip's early life, struggles, and all of his accomplishments.

Fun Storybook Features:

  • This children's book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
  • 24 pages of vibrant illustrations

    • About Rourke Educational Media:

    We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!

    • Creators

    • Series

      Leaders Like Us

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      March 15, 2023

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781731656223
      Kindle restrictions

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • ATOS Level: 4.6
      • Lexile® Measure: 810
      • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
      • Text Difficulty: 3-4

    • Reviews

      • Booklist

        April 15, 2023
        Grades 2-4 The latest additions to the Leaders like Us series (2 new titles) give readers a chance to dig into the stories of two inspiring Asian American figures. Philip Vera Cruz looks at an activist from the Philippines, who fought for farmworkers' rights in California. The book describes Cruz's ambition to be a "Fountain-pen boy" (a scholarship student in the U.S.), the derailment of his plans, and his pivotal role as a union organizer during the Delano Grape Strike. Both titles touch on the racism Boggs and Cruz faced during their lives but keep their primary focus on the hard work and achievements of each. The series features colorful, inviting illustrations as well as thoughtful front and back matter, which include pre-reading questions and activities to help readers navigate the text, a time line, reading-comprehension questions, extension activities, and advice on how to close-read the text. These biographies of relatively unsung heroes are perfect for history lessons or for those who want to learn more about the importance of activism and having a voice.

        COPYRIGHT(2023) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

      • School Library Journal

        April 1, 2023

        Gr 2-4-This charmingly illustrated biography series introduces young readers to leaders in diverse fields. Before and after reading activities are supplied for caregivers; these include how to close-read a text and how to tap into background knowledge. Minimal text and large drawings tell the story of the individual, from tales of their childhoods to important milestones in their careers. Following the text is a time line of their life, a glossary, an index, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity. VERDICT The friendly style, reader resources, and easy text make this an excellent series for reluctant readers.

        Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    Kindle restrictions

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:4.6
    • Lexile® Measure:810
    • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty:3-4

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