The Hands That Feed Us

This book about immigrants shines a powerful spotlight for readers young and old on the invisible hands that bring food to our tables.These are the hands that wake before sunrise, that plant the seeds, that comb through rows of fields with nimble fingers. These are the hands that steer the trucks, that chop and prep, that wash the dishes for the next meal. These are the hands that feed us.Across the United States, millions of immigrants work in jobs growing, harvesting, processing, and selling food. Many of these food service and farm workers have traveled from faraway places, to do the work that many don't want to do. They've labored long, invisible hours to fill our plates. Through poetic prose and rich, textured art, The Hands That Feed Us highlights how immigrants feed America--and the world. An author's note elaborates on their impact and prompts readers to think of all the people who work hard to bring the food to their tables.