A young Latino teen named Gary struggles with finding a job and dealing with his family's expectations in his California neighborhood.
Author
Gary Soto
21 books in the catalog
Gary Soto has 21 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, cultural and coming-of-age. The titles we've reviewed span 1966 to 2008.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Jesse, a young boy from a Mexican-American neighborhood, navigates the challenges and experiences of adolescence.
This novel follows a young Chicano boy navigating adolescence, family, and his identity in California.
A group of teenagers is sent to a remote island to work with chimpanzees, facing unexpected challenges.
A teenage boy named Rudy navigates the complexities of first love and the challenges of his family's expectations.
This novel explores the life of a young Latina girl dealing with family, school, and self-discovery in California.
Chato, a young Latino boy, navigates his neighborhood and encounters various situations as he tries to get around.
A young protagonist reflects on family, culture, and personal identity through a series of vignettes and observations, often centered around a wedding.
This collection of short stories follows the lives of Latino teenagers navigating everyday challenges and small transgressions. The stories are set in urban environments.
A young boy named Roberto navigates the complexities of family, identity, and belonging in his neighborhood.
Chato, a Mexican-American cat, hosts a dinner party for his friends, but things don't go as planned.
An old man and his dog face the challenges of a harsh winter, relying on each other for survival.
A young boy named Chato helps his grandmother prepare a special meal for their family.
Two friends, a boy and a girl, spend a chaotic weekend together, encountering humorous situations and learning about their evolving friendship.
This collection of short stories offers glimpses into the lives of people in a small town, focusing on everyday experiences and observations. The stories are often poignant and relatable.
A young girl named Esperanza is embarrassed by her mother's traditional Mexican skirt at school.
A young girl accidentally ruins her mother's tamales before a Christmas party and tries to fix it.
A Mexican-American boy grapples with his identity and family history during a summer trip.
In a California town, a Mexican-American teenager named Miguel navigates the complexities of adolescence, family expectations, and cultural identity.
This collection of short stories explores the experiences of Mexican American children growing up in California.
A young girl named Esperanza navigates the complexities of family, identity, and belonging in her neighborhood.
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