Joelito's Big Decision/La Gran Decision de Joelito - by Ann Berlak & José Antonio Galloso (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Joelito tells the story of ten-year old Joelito, who learns about the struggle for economic justice as he heads toward the door of MacMann's Burger Restaurant for his regular Friday-night family dinner.
- 4-8 Years
- 9.0" x 8.5" Paperback
- 50 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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About the Book
"Every Friday evening Joelito goes with his family to MacMann's for a juicy burger. But this Friday Joelito finds his best friend Brandon standing with his parents in a crowd protesting their low pay at the fast food restaurant. Will Joelito cross the picket line for a tasty burger?"--Publisher's website.Book Synopsis
Joelito tells the story of ten-year old Joelito, who learns about the struggle for economic justice as he heads toward the door of MacMann's Burger Restaurant for his regular Friday-night family dinner. When he finds his best friend standing outside MacMann's with his parents protesting for higher wages, Joelito has to choose between a juicy burger and standing with his friend.
Joelito's Big Decision was created for children who want to understand their social world, for teachers who want to engage their students in lively discussions about social justice, and for parents, grandparents, librarians, booksellers and others who want children to inhabit a more just and joyful future. The book is published by Hardball Press, a small, independent publisher dedicated to promoting social justice.
Review Quotes
"This is a wonderful book taking on a timely topic. What do you do when Friday is your favorite day because you get to go have hamburgers at your favorite restaurant, BUT, when you get there your friends are outside protesting? ... Do you go in and eat anyway, or do you stay outside with your tummy rumbling in solidarity with your friends? Will you stand up or sit down (and eat)?" REACH AND TEACH "A children's book was written about the # FightFor15. It's one of the best things we've seen. Check it out and support the author. Fight for $15. Great story, beautifully told, terrific illustrations, and bilingual... wonderful!"