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

By Duncan Tonatiuh
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Hardcover edition

Publisher Abrams Imprint Abrams ISBN

9781419736827

Awards and Honors 2020 Orbis Pictus Award Honor
Kirkus Best Books - 2019
CPL Best Books - 2019
CSMCL Best Books - 2019
Pura Belpré Author Award Honoree - 2020

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

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Discrimination: Reference/Discussion,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War

José de la Luz Sáenz 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.



Author’s note. Source for quotations. Time lines. Select bibliography. Glossary. Photograph of José de la Luz Saenz. Index. Full-color illustrations were hand drawn, then collaged digitally.
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