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Embark On A Captivating Journey With This Multicultural Book For KidsThis picture book unfolds a day in the life of Luz, an immigrant farmworker who, once the boy in "The Boy From Mexico," now navigates the challenges of farm life with his own family.An agricultural experience. With a special focus on the avocado crop, this book serves a dual purpose: to immerse early readers in a vibrant narrative and illuminate farmworkers' dedicated efforts in bringing fresh produce to American tables.
From farm to table. This book entertains and educates, making it an ideal choice for parents seeking food books for kids. With themes of diversity and cultural richness, it becomes a compelling addition to the collection of books for kindergarten and five-year-olds. Additionally, it is an excellent read-aloud option for kindergarten classrooms and resonates with seven-year-olds as they explore the world through books.
Immerse your child in one of the best bedtime stories, offering a narrative that transcends cultural boundaries and encourages a broader understanding of the diverse contributions to our food industry.
Inside, you’ll:- Introduce your child to the world of agriculture and farm life.
- Help your early reader gain valuable insights into the intricate process of cultivating and harvesting food.
- Gain an appreciation for the vital role of farmworkers in the journey from farm to table, fostering an understanding of the labor that sustains our food supply.
If you liked Right This Very Minute, Harvesting Hope, GROW, or The Boy from Mexico, you’ll love The Boy From Mexico Becomes a Farmworker.
About the author
Edward Dennis is an illustrator, an art teacher, and a social media marketing maven with expertise working with many businesses, hotels, and restaurants improving their individualized market outreach. Additionally, Edward has multiple books in the process of being completed, including the story of the immigrant chef, Cristina Martinez, from the Netflix special
Chef’s Table. Edward Dennis has illustrated multiple books in the past, including a collection of children’s books called
My First BMX Race, and a children’s book about ocean care called
A Mermaid's Message. Additionally, Edward has created artistic work for big names such as Madonna and Erick Cedano.
Summary
This picture book unfolds a day in the life of Luz, an immigrant farmworker who navigates the challenges of farm life with his own family.
Foreword
Partnering with the historic organization the United Farmworkers of America (UFW) and their content influencer network:
- United Farmworkers of America - IG: 65K; FB: 248K
- Skillshare: 523K
- Thunder Mountain Bikes: 8,146
- Giordana Cycling Apparel 22.8K
- The Arabella Sedona: 1,767
Confirmed Promotions and Events - UFW Social Media collaboration starting Summer 2024
- UFW Custom T-shirt Design with Luz & UFW logo
- UFW Organization leads to endorse book
- First book sent to Congress
- Sept 9th-13th Fresno, CA Unified launch event
- Sept 13th Fresno, CA Barnes & Noble event
- Sept 21st National Mexican Museum of Art event
Confirmed Endorsements - Rafael Augustin (Author of Illegally Yours: A memoir)
- Cesar Chavez Foundation
- Flor Martinze (Farmworker influencer)
- Congressman Lou Correa
- Pepe Serna (Actor)
- Rafael Barceló Durazo (Mexican Consulate to U.S.)
- Nadia Alvarez (director of Learning development University of Arizona)
- Shayra Hernandez (House of Representatives)
- Steena Hernandez (Debut Author-Lupita’s brown ballet slippers)
- Richard Montanez (Creator of Hot Cheetos)
- President of UFW organization & Foundation National Mexican Museum of Art
- Director & Producer of "Cesar's Last fast" UCLA and UofA Mexican student organizations
- SF Mexican Museum
October event details and more to come: - Smithsonian Latino event in D.C.
- SF Mexican Museum
