a Filipina's story of prostitution and slavery under the Japanese military
Henson, Maria Rosa
1999
Maria Rosa Henson tells the story of her experiences as a teenager who was forced into service as a "comfort woman"--a sexual slave for Japanese troops employed in the Philippines during World War II.
Examines the life of Casar E. Chavez, discussing his work as a farm laborer, and looking at his efforts to unionize farm workers in order to provide them better pay and working conditions.
Simple Spanish text presents the life story of the Mexican American labor leader who achieved justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.
Artist Wolf Kahn recounts many of his journeys throughout the United States, with paintings and pastels he made along the way helping to illustrate his stories.
Showcases the life and art of the German-born American painter, Wolf Kahn, describing his early years, his study with Hans Hofmann, how he uses color, and other related topics.