With real wit and heart, Gary Soto takes readers into the lives of young people.Meet Carolina, who writes to Miss Manners for help not just with etiquette but with bigger messes in her life; Ronnie an
Few writers capture the everyday moments of life like Gary Soto. In direct and vivid poems, he draws from his own youth in California's Central Valley to portray the joys and sorrows of young people.
A poignant, humorous collection by acclaimed poet Gary SotoThe fleeting emotions of teenagers, as changeable as the weather, ring true in these emotionally resonant poems. Told from the point of view
On his thirteenth birthday, Ronnie woke up feeling like a chimp--all long armed, big eared, and gangly. He's been muddling through each gawky day since. Now his best friend, Joey, has turned thirteen,
A textbook reader for young adults features "Taking Sides" by Gary Soto, plus short stories, poems, and essays designed to build reading comprehension.
A memoir of the writing life by the National Book Award-finalist poet and author of Too Many Tamales shares insights into his public and private experiences, from his relationships with feline compani
