Harvest

by George Ancona

A fascinating and revealing photostudy follows the campesinos--migrant farm workers who have come to America in search of a better life--as they work very hard under the scorching sun for many hours and keep their morale intact by telling jokes, gossiping, and dreaming of a better future for their children.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2001

About the author

George Ancona was an author and photographer who has published more that one hundred books, some of them bilingual. He was known for his exquisite photography and close-up looks at a variety of cultural subjects. He lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Reviews

[Bernadette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a beautiful and insightful book. I learned quite a bit about the harvesting process in America; this book would be a great addition to a study on farming, food, or economics. Students should know where their food comes from and how it gets to their plates, as well as who works to get it there. Ancona shows the both the good and bad parts of migrant worker experiences; he does not glorify people, nor does he ignore the truth. It was provided for an introduction into organic farming, which I think is very important. The brief biography in the back of the book about Cesar Chavez was also a great introduction to important Hispanic American figures. I was unaware of this man's contribution until reading it in this book. The photographs accompanying this informative book are so crisp and clear. I had never known what artichokes looked like before they reached the veggie section of the green grocer's!