Soldier for equality : José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War
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Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2019].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Main Library - Children's Picture Books
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Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2019].
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.3, 1 Points
Level 5.3, 1 Points
Lexile measure
860
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"José de la Luz Sáenz (1888-1953)--or Luz--believed in fighting for what was right. Although he was born in the United States, he and his family experienced prejudice because of their Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz volunteered to join the fight. Because of his ability to quickly learn languages, he became part of the Intelligence Office in Europe. However, despite his hard work and intellect, Luz often didn't receive credit for his contributions. Upon his return to the US, he joined other Mexican-Americans whom he had met in the army to fight for equality. His contribution, along with others, ultimately led to the creation of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), which is the oldest Latino civil rights organization. Soldier for Equality is based in part on Luz's diary during the war. It includes a biography of Luz's later years, an author's note, a timeline, a bibliography, and an index."--Publisher's description.
Target Audience
860L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,5.3,0.5,505305.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Civil rights workers -- Texas -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Sáenz, José de la Luz, -- 1888-1953.
United States. -- Army. -- Regiment, 360th -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, Mexican American -- Juvenile literature.
Civil rights workers -- Texas -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Sáenz, José de la Luz, -- 1888-1953.
United States. -- Army. -- Regiment, 360th -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, Mexican American -- Juvenile literature.