Stylized illustrations by a Caldecott Medalist accompany lyrical prose and poems in this celebration of the life of Cesar Chavez. This thoughtful and beautiful biography illuminates not only the events that made up the great labor leader's life, but also the ideals and inspiration that are his legacy.

Who could tell? -- Cesario -- Dad: Librado Chávez -- Mom: Juana Estrada -- Happy moments -- The depression -- Papá Chayo's Rancho -- On the move -- Green gold -- I am a clown -- Prayer of the farm workers' struggle -- Pachuco days -- Vírgen de Guadalupe -- Crooked lines -- Learning what was inside of him -- Delano -- Don't mourn--organize! -- Si, Se Puede! yes, we can! -- More time than life.