* "This work sensitively and accurately depicts the racist repercussions of segregation and also shines a light on the power of unity and community in action. Extensive back matter, including photos, reproductions, source notes, and quotations, will encourage further study. This court case should be celebrated alongside Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. A must-have, illuminating gem." -- Booklist , starred review * "Opening with a corrido, a traditional Mexican story-song, the bilingual text in Spanish and English presents a lesser-known chapter of U.S. civil rights history in clear, compelling prose, centering the story in immigrant community action.

Essential and enlightening. " -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Bilingual text and eye-catching illustrations join a treasure of additional resources to create this significant text. Highly recommended for nonfiction collections for young readers." -- School Library Journal , starred review "An essential springboard for further meaningful discussion of this relevant and divisive topic." -- Kirkus Reviews Hale skillfully uses visual techniques- large halo shapes, split panels, and views from behind- to depict the unfolding events, while also drawing attention to aspects of everyday life in this small agricultural town. Sheet music for the "Ballad of Lemon Grove" begins the book and sets context, while photographs, notes, and a rich bibliography flesh out the back matter. -- The Horn Book Junior Library Guild Selection, JUnior Library Guild Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education Notable Children's Book, American Library Association (ALA) Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction, Recommended Title, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Best Books for Kids, New York Public Library.