Susan L. Marquis

About the Author

Susan L. Marquis is an acclaimed author and scholar whose work illuminates the struggles and triumphs of everyday people in the face of corporate power. With a background in law and social justice, she brings a keen analytical eye to narratives of labor rights and community resilience. Her debut book, 'I Am Not a Tractor!: How Florida Farmworkers Took On the Fast Food Giants and Won,' chronicles the inspiring Coalition of Immokalee Workers' campaign against exploitation in the agricultural industry, blending meticulous research with compelling storytelling to highlight the human cost of fast food production. Marquis's writing not only documents history but also advocates for equity, drawing from her experiences in advocacy and academia to craft stories that resonate with urgency and hope.