Best Selling Books by Robert Casilla

A brief, illustrated, biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights.

A Jane Addam's Children's Book Award Honor Book for Younger Children

Dolores is a teacher, a mother, and a friend She wants to know why her students are too hungry to listen, why they don t have shoes to wear to school Dolores is a warrior, an organizer, and a peacemaker When she finds out that the farm workers in her community are poorly paid and working under dangerous conditions, she standsup for their rights This is the story of Dolores Huerta and the extraordinary battle she waged to ensure fair and safe work places for migrant workers The powerful text, paired with Robert Casilla s vibrant atercolor-and-pastel illustrations, brings Dolores s amazing journey to life A timeline, additional reading, articles, websites, and resources for teachers are included.

Jackie Robinson became the first black Major League baseball player of the modern era when he stepped onto the field as a Brooklyn Dodger in 1947. In simple, engaging language, this book follows Jackie from childhood through his career as an MVP?award winning baseball player and a hero of the civil rights movement. This book is perfect for Black History Month and the start of spring training!