sex, drugs, and cheap labor in the American black market
Schlosser, Eric
2004
Contains essays that examine aspects of America's underground economy, discussing the marijuana business, the links between Fortune 500 companies and pornography, and California's use of migrant workers.
"In this bilingual memoir of her family's life as migrant workers, Lilia Garc?a recreates how it felt to be on the road, to live in make-do accommodations and to labor in the fields."--Inside cover.
Serafina, a fifteen-year-old, Mexican Indian girl, is desperate to leave her impoverished village in Mexico, but after she illegally emigrates to California, she learns that life is hard no matter where she lives.
A brief biography of labor organizer and activist for the farm workers, Cesar Chavez, that chronicles his life-long struggle to secure fair wages and rights for farm workers.
A biography of Cesar Chavez--famous for cofounding the United Farm Workers of America--written in graphic novel format, and describing his early life, education, and activist work.
Describes the life and accomplishments of Cesar Chavez, who overcame the obstacles of poverty and prejudice to create the first successful union for American farm workers.
A brief biography of Cesar Chavez, discussing his early life on his family's farm and the reasons why he was inspired to organize a union to ensure the fair treatment of migrant farm workers. Presented in Spanish and English.
