From the Fields to the Fight How Jessica Govea Thorbourne Organized for Justice

This inspiring picture book biography tells the true story of Jessica Govea Thorbourne, a Latina activist who dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of migrant farmworkers. From a young age, Jessica experienced the harsh realities of low pay and discrimination in the California fields alongside her family. The book beautifully illustrates her journey from a child observing injustice to a powerful organizer, showing how she learned to empower communities through protests and boycotts. It's an excellent resource for discussing themes of social justice, perseverance, and the importance of standing up for what is right, suitable for children aged 4 to 11.

"Every summer morning before the California sun rose, Jessica and her family went to the fields to pick crops. Her parents had worked in the fields since arriving from Mexico. But they were paid just a few dollars a day. Now they needed Jessica's help to earn more. Life in the fields wasn't easy. The days were long and hot. Workers got little pay. As Jessica grew up, she saw her community struggling. Many migrant families were treated poorly just because they were Latino. Jessica was unsure how to fight for equal rights. Until one day, she met another activist, and she began to learn how to empower communities to seek fairness and justice. Jessica got to work organizing protests and boycotts with other activists, and she spent the rest of her life helping people to demand change. In this inspiring picture book biography, Jessica Govea Thorbourne's life showed that making a difference can start with just one child"-- Provided by publisher.