Barrio Rising: The Protest That Built Chicano Park

"In this story of how a beloved San Diego landmark came to be, María Dolores Águila and Magdalena Mora deftly bring a sense of urgency to this slice of history by showing it through the eyes of a child. With faceoffs against construction crews, indifferent politicians and a history of injustice, Barrio Rising reminds us all of how bravery can start as a nervous and delicate flicker and grow into a fire that can light the way for an entire community. (For ages 4 to 8)"