Dolores Huerta Biography for Kids

Meet Dolores, a little girl with a big heart and an even bigger dream.

When Dolores sees her friends’ parents coming home tired from long days in the fields, she knows something isn’t right. The farm workers work so hard, but they don’t have enough food or safe places to live.

“There must be a way to help,” Dolores thinks, her mind buzzing with ideas. Join Dolores on her incredible journey as she grows from a curious child into a powerful voice for justice.

With nothing but determination and her favorite purple shirt, watch how Dolores learns to use her words, her courage, and the power of working together to change the world.

“Sí, se puede!” she says. “Yes, we can!”

Are you ready to discover how one small helper can make a big difference? Open the pages of “Dolores the Helper” and be inspired by this true story of a real-life superhero.

Who was Dolores Huerta?

Dolores Huerta is an extraordinary woman who has spent her life fighting for the rights of farm workers and championing social justice.

Born in 1930 in New Mexico, Dolores grew up seeing the challenges faced by farm workers and decided to do something about it.

This beautifully illustrated picture book brings her incredible journey to life in a way children can understand and admire.

Fun facts about Dolores Huerta for kids

Dolores co-founded the National Farmworkers Association (later known as United Farm Workers) with Cesar Chavez in 1962.
She came up with the famous slogan “Sí, se puede!” which means “Yes, we can!” in English.
Dolores helped organize the Delano grape strike in 1965, which lasted five years and led to better working conditions for farm workers.
She has been arrested more than 20 times for participating in non-violent protests and strikes.
In 2012, President Barack Obama awarded Dolores the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States.

What children learn from the book “Dolores the Helper”:

The power of standing up for what’s right, even when it’s difficult
The importance of helping others and working together to solve problems
How one person’s actions can create positive change for many people
A glimpse into American history and the ongoing struggle for workers’ rights
The value of education and using your voice to make a difference

Why choose “Dolores the Helper”?

Age-appropriate storytelling that simplifies complex topics
Vibrant, engaging illustrations that bring Dolores’s story to life
Educational content that sparks curiosity and encourages further learning
A positive role model for children

Bring Dolores’s story alive with fun activities

After reading “Dolores the Helper,” why not engage your child in some fun, educational activities?

Discuss the importance of helping others and brainstorm ways your family can make a difference in your community
Create a “Sí, se puede!” poster to hang in your child’s room as a reminder that they can achieve their goals
Learn some basic Spanish phrases together, inspired by Dolores’s bilingual advocacy
Plant a small vegetable garden to connect with the farm workers’ experience

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