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The Untold Story of Larry Itliong: Labor Rights Hero—
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The Story
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.
Author: Cristina Oxtra
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 01/01/2023
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 8.70h x 6.60w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781669004752
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518948 / Untold Story of Larry Itliong: Labor Rights Hero
About the Author
Oxtra, Cristina: - 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.
Author: Cristina Oxtra
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 01/01/2023
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 8.70h x 6.60w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781669004752
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518948 / Untold Story of Larry Itliong: Labor Rights Hero
About the Author
Oxtra, Cristina: - 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.
Description
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.
Author: Cristina Oxtra
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 01/01/2023
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 8.70h x 6.60w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781669004752
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518948 / Untold Story of Larry Itliong: Labor Rights Hero
About the Author
Oxtra, Cristina: - 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.
Author: Cristina Oxtra
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 01/01/2023
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 8.70h x 6.60w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781669004752
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518948 / Untold Story of Larry Itliong: Labor Rights Hero
About the Author
Oxtra, Cristina: - 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.
