Esperanza Rising has so much nonfiction to include in the novel study. In this, students will read about, analyze, and discuss the historical farm labor strikes in California.After the family has arrived in California and started working on the farms, they realize they've entered a conflicted work force fighting for rights and wages.This activity will lead learners to read some information about the farm labor strikes and Cesar Chavez, watch some videos on the topics, and answer questions of var