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Soldier for equality : José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War

2019

Title:	Soldier for equality : José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War / Duncan Tonatiuh.
Author:	Tonatiuh, Duncan, author.
Format:	Book
Publisher, Date:	New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2019]
Description:	1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Summary:	José de la Luz Sáenz (Luz) believed in fighting for what was right. Though born in the United States, Luz often faced prejudice because of his Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz joined the army, as did many others. His ability to quickly learn languages made him an invaluable member of the Intelligence Office in Europe. However, Luz found that prejudice followed him even to war, and despite his efforts, he often didn't receive credit for his contributions. Upon returning home to Texas, he joined other Mexican American veterans to create the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), which today is the largest and oldest Latinx civil rights organization.
Subjects:	Sáenz, José de la Luz, 1888-1953 -- Juvenile literature. United States. Army. Regiment, 360th -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, Mexican American -- Juvenile literature. Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Civil rights workers -- Texas -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Genre:	Biographies. Picture books.
Other Title:	José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781419736827
System Availability:	15
Current Holds:	1
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Duncan Tonatiuh’s books have won numerous awards: Diego Rivera won the Pura Belpré Illustration Award; Pancho Rabbit won two Pura Belpré Honor awards, for illustration and narrative; Separate Is Never Equal won the prestigious Sibert Honor Award; and Funny Bones won the Sibert Award. He lives in Mexico.

- (Grand Central Pub)

Duncan Tonatiuh was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende. His books have received many awards over the years. He currently lives in San Miguel with his wife and children but travels to the US often.

- (Harry N. Abrams, Inc.)

Duncan Tonatiuh’s books have won numerous awards: Diego Rivera won the Pura Belpré Illustration Award; Pancho Rabbit won two Pura Belpré Honor awards, for illustration and narrative; Separate Is Never Equal won the prestigious Sibert Honor Award; and Funny Bones won the Sibert Award. He lives in Mexico.

- (Harry N. Abrams, Inc.)

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