Dolores Huerta: Voice for the Working Poor

Alex Van Tol

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Dolores Huerta: Voice for the Working Poor

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Voice for the Working Poor

by Alex Van Tol

Crabtree Groundbreaker Biographies

Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of Dolores Huerta, a fearless leader who stood up for farm workers' rights and helped create lasting change. From her childhood in a small mining town to co-founding a powerful labor movement, her story highlights courage, activism, and the fight for justice. Young readers will be motivated by her dedication to improving conditions for workers and communities.

Themes

HistoricalSocial JusticeMulticulturalFamilyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include social: poverty & hardship, social: racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Social: Poverty & Hardship Social: Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
16,766 words
1h 52m read-aloud
ISBN
9780778725459
Pages
112
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Published
2010
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
16,766
Read-Aloud
~1h 52m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Dirigeantes Syndicales Américaines D'origine MexicaineBiographiesLabor Union MembersRéformatrices SocialesMexican AmericansMexican American Women Labor Union MembersMigrant LaborMexican American Migrant Agricultural LaborersLabor LeadersWomen Labor LeadersDirigeants SyndicauxRéformateurs SociauxLabor UnionsLabor MovementOrganizingWomenLaborWomen, United States, BiographyUnited StatesAgricultural Laborers