When nine year old Joelito goes with his family to McMann's for his juicy Friday night burger, he finds his best friend Brandon standing in a crowd protesting the low pay his parents earn at the fast food restaurant. Will Joelito cross the picket line for a tasty burger? Find out in Joelito's Big Decision (( La Gran Decisión de Joelito ).), in English & Spanish. "An important story that introduces a current event... Recommended for libraries looking to expand social justice and bilingual collections." Selenia Paz, Helen Hall Library, League City, TX School Library Journal "My current favorite book about activism is Joelito's Big Decision .... a story that is both explicitly about a particular action, but also about fairness, and a child's choices." Innosanto Nagara, author/illustrator of A is for Activist . "This is a terrific read for kids, one that will teach them about fairness and responsibility in this era of growing inequality and injustice. I recommend it highly." Sonia Nieto, Professor Emerita, School of Education. "We are happy to promote and distribute Joelito's -- a wonderful new picture book for children on the rights of workers. Thank you Ann Berlak for writing such a needed book... Teaching For Change "This is a wonderful book taking on a timely topic... Great story, beautifully told, terrific illustrations, and bilingual... wonderful!" Reach and Teach "Teachers especially are encouraged to pick up a copy for their classrooms as they work to translate our admiration for fast food and other products into a meaningful discussion about workplace justice and social movement organizing. Indeed, as the publisher's promotional headline reads, 'no one is too young to learn that another world is possible.'" Andrew Stevens, Rank and File Canada The bilingual children's book is a great story, addressing serious social issues both adults and working families face each day. The Register, United Food and Commercial Workers Union LaborStart's Book of the Month September 2015 - LaborStart