Baseball in April and Other Stories
By Gary SotoMexican-American author Gary Soto draws on his own experience in this heartfelt, award-winning short-story collection that explores Latinx identity. From crooked teeth, ponytailed girls, and embarrassing grandfathers to annoying brothers, Little League tryouts, and karate lessons, Soto writes about everyday life with humor and empathy. With a glossary of Spanish terms included, this moving collection--an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Booklist Editors' Choice, and Horn Book Fanfare Selection--expresses the universal truths of growing up.
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Book details
- Paperback
- 128 pages
- English
- 0152025677
- 9780152025670
About Gary Soto
soto was born to mexican-american parents manuel (1910–1957) and angie soto (1924-). in his youth, he worked in the fields of the san joaquin valley. Read More about Gary Soto
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