Catalog: Poetry for Younger Readers

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Communicating with the writer:

Gary Soto really appreciates letters from students and fans. But because of his writing and travel schedule, he cannot answer individual letters. He is more than willing, however, to answer letters from students provided that they arrive together in a large envelope (not individually). In fact, he encourages teachers to have their students write as a classroom.

Sadly, Mr. Soto cannot answer letters regarding school projects on his work. It is up to every student to do his or her homework alone.

Gary Soto
43 The Crescent
Berkeley, California 94708

Mercy on these Teenage Chimps
Harcourt, paperback, $7.00 hardback, $16.00

"Joey, how come you're in the tree?" I bellowed. Joey maintained that he wasn't hungry and would never be hungry again. He had been humiliated in front of a special girl. According to him, she was probably snickering behind her dainty little hands at that very moment.

Accidental Love
Harcourt paperback, $700 Harcourt, hardback, $16.00

Marissa, a chola, falls for a skinny nerd in high-water pants. This comic novel will speak to young women—and guys—who are looking for love.

Crazy Weekend
$9.00 paper, Persea Books, 2003

When Hector and Mando visit Uncle Julio, a seemingly dull weekend turns dangerously exciting.

" Soto's adept character development brings to life the witty, streetwise boys, the bumbling thugs, and the disheveled but well-meaning Julio. Humor is interjected on each page..." School Library Journal

Taking Sides
$6.00 paper, Harcourt
Lincoln Mendoza learns about winning at basketball--and about loyalty and friendship.

Pacific Crossing
$6.00 paper, Harcourt
Barrio brother, Lincoln and Tony, travel to Japan to study martial arts and find adventure there.

"Excellent characterizations and an engaging story make it a good book for any YA collection." KLIATT
"For young adults who have never travelled abroad, this novel may be the next best thing." Library Journal