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Soldier for Equality: Jos de la Luz S enz and the Great War is the incredible story of one man's fight for Mexican American civil rights, from award-winning picture book creator Duncan Tonatiuh.

Jos? de la Luz S?enz (Luz) was born in the United States, and often faced prejudice because of his Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz joined the army, however, he found that prejudice followed him even to war. Upon his return to Texas, he joined forces with other... Read Full Overview

Jos de la Luz S enz (1888-1953)--or Luz--believed in fighting for what was right. Although he was born in the United States, he and his family experienced prejudice because of their Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz volunteered to join the fight. Because of his... Read Full Overview