Etiqueta: Gary Soto

A collection of eleven short stories focusing on the everyday adventures of Hispanic young people growing up in Fresno, California.

Maria tries on her mothers wedding ring while helping make tamales for a Christmas family get-together. Panic ensues when hours later, she realizes the ring is missing.

Teresa loves to show off her shiny, new, pedal-powered lowrider car from Grandpa, but the toy soon looks old when she neglects it.

To get the little mice who have moved into the barrio to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares such tantalizing dishes as fajitas, frijoles, salsa, and enchiladas.