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

"José de la Luz Sáenz (1888-1953)--or Luz--believed in fighting for what was right. Although he was born in the United States, he and his family experienced prejudice because of their Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz volunteered to join the fight. Because of his ability to quickly...

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Main Author: Tonatiuh, Duncan (Author, Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2019]
Subjects:
Sáenz, José de la Luz, > 1888-1953.
World War, 1914-1918 > Participation, Mexican American > Juvenile nonfiction.
Mexican Americans > Texas > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Civil rights workers > Texas > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Biographies > Juvenile.
Picture books.
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Summary:"José de la Luz Sáenz (1888-1953)--or Luz--believed in fighting for what was right. Although he was born in the United States, he and his family experienced prejudice because of their Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz volunteered to join the fight. Because of his ability to quickly learn languages, he became part of the Intelligence Office in Europe. However, despite his hard work and intellect, Luz often didn't receive credit for his contributions. Upon his return to the US, he joined other Mexican-Americans whom he had met in the army to fight for equality. His contribution, along with others, ultimately led to the creation of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), which is the oldest Latino civil rights organization. Soldier for Equality is based in part on Luz's diary during the war. It includes a biography of Luz's later years, an author's note, a timeline, a bibliography, and an index."--Publisher's description.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781419736827
1419736825
Author Notes:

Duncan Tonatiuh is a Mexican American award-winning author and illustrator known for children's books that explore history, identity, and social justice. Born in Mexico City and raised in San Miguel de Allende, he later studied at Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College in New York City.
His distinctive illustration style, inspired by pre-Columbian art-particularly the Mixtec codices-gives his books a unique visual identity. His work often focuses on Latino heritage, immigration, and civil rights, helping young readers connect with history and see their own experiences reflected in stories.
Tonatiuh's books have received numerous honors, including the Pura Belpré Medal, the Robert F. Sibert Award, and multiple New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book selections.


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