Blindfolded boy with a pinata

The poems in these collections capture moments and feelings that young people can relate to easily about love, loss, family, friendship, and the age-old question of adolescence: Who am I?

The famed quinceañera celebration, similar to a "Sweet 16," is a rite of passage for young Latina women.

Illustration of young woman

From the basketball court to the baseball diamond to the soccer net, these stories capture the highs of winning, the lows of losing, and the love of the game — especially when it's all you've got.

Young person looking out

These short stories pack a punch! From traditional tales written for an older audience to the comings and goings of kids growing up on the U.S.-Mexico border, these stories create a world unto themselves in an accessible — and short!

Beloved author Gary Soto's prolific work includes novels, plays, poetry, and essays.

Girl near a brownstoe in New york

Young Latinos are often navigating between many cultures and expectations as they explore their identity throughout adolescence. These stories and novels capture that journey in ways that are funny, heartbreaking, and authentic.

Esperanza Rising

These stories examine the lives of young people who have come to the U.S. under a wide variety of circumstances — some fleeing political persecution or civil war, others following family members who are chasing the American dream.

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