Benito Jurez Fights for Justice

A fascinating picture book biography of Benito Jurez, president of Mexico during its tumultuous time of Liberal Reform.

From the incredible illustrator ofDreams from Many Riverscomes the story of Benito Jurez, a man who devoted himself to his country and became president of Mexico.

Jurez grew up in a village filled with orange trees, surrounded by the mountains of Oaxaca. As he got older, he wondered: How could such a paradise be home to hungry children, temples in ruins, and shacks made out of straw and branches? Armed with a deep-seated belief in justice, he set out to make a difference.

Following Jurez from his childhood to his career in politics, this is a story of hope and determination.