← Gary SotoBaseball in Aprilby Gary SotoConnected short stories about Mexican-American youth in CaliforniaFind on Amazon↗About the authorGary SotoGary Soto is an American poet and author known for his works depicting Mexican-American life. His middle-grade novels and poetry collections have introduced many young readers to Chicano culture.More by Gary SotoThe AfterlifeBoy dies but haunts his friend helping him live fully→Taking SidesMexican-American boy navigates racial prejudice in his school→Buried OnionsYoung man buried in poverty struggles to escape gang violence→A Fire in My HandsPoetry collection exploring adolescent love, loss, and belonging→
