Soto, Gary
Overview
| Works: | 330 works in 1,415 publications in 4 languages and 64,291 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Short stories Poetry Picture books Christmas fiction Biographies Christmas stories Love poetry Ghost stories |
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| Roles: | Author, Editor, Other, wpr, Interviewee, Author of introduction |
| Classifications: | PZ7.S7242, FIC |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Gary Soto
- A fire in my hands : a book of poems by Gary Soto( Book )
- Living up the street : narrative recollections by Gary Soto( Book )
- A summer life by Gary Soto( Book )
- The effects of Knut Hamsun on a Fresno boy : recollections and short essays by Gary Soto( Book )
- Small faces by Gary Soto( Book )
- Lesser evils : ten quartets by Gary Soto( Book )
- What poets are like : up and down with the writing life by Gary Soto( Book )
- Contemporary hispanic biography : profiles from the international Hispanic community by Ashyia N Henderson( )
- You kiss by th' book : new poems from Shakespeare's line by Gary Soto( Book )
- Gary Soto by Tamra Orr( Book )
- Gary Soto by Dennis Abrams( Book )
- Chato y su cena = Chato's kitchen by Gary Soto( Visual )
- Chato & the party animals by Gary Soto( Visual )
- Living up the street by Gary Soto( Recording )
- Something about the author( )
- A summer life by Gary Soto( )
- The elements of San Joaquin : poems by Gary Soto( Book )
- Let's read biography( Book )
- STUDY GUIDE FOR GARY SOTO'S ORANGES by Cengage Learning Gale( )
- U.S. Hispanic autobiography( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Gary Soto
Too many tamales by
Gary Soto(
Book
)
49 editions published between 1992 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 3,688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maria tries on her mother's wedding ring while helping make tamales for a Christmas family get-together. Panic ensues when hours later, she realizes the ring is missing
49 editions published between 1992 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 3,688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maria tries on her mother's wedding ring while helping make tamales for a Christmas family get-together. Panic ensues when hours later, she realizes the ring is missing
Baseball in April and other stories by
Gary Soto(
Book
)
60 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 2,673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of eleven short stories focusing on the everyday adventures of Hispanic young people growing up in Fresno, California
60 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 2,673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of eleven short stories focusing on the everyday adventures of Hispanic young people growing up in Fresno, California
Help wanted : stories by
Gary Soto(
Book
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6 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 2,458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten stories portray some of the struggles and hopes of young Mexican Americans
6 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 2,458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten stories portray some of the struggles and hopes of young Mexican Americans
Partly cloudy : poems of love and longing by
Gary Soto(
Book
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13 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 2,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poet Gary Soto captures the voices of young people as they venture toward their first kiss, brood over bruised hearts, and feel the thrill of first love
13 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 2,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poet Gary Soto captures the voices of young people as they venture toward their first kiss, brood over bruised hearts, and feel the thrill of first love
Chato and the party animals by
Gary Soto(
Book
)
25 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 2,040 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chato decides to throw a "pachanga" for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party, but when it is time to party, Novio Boy cannot be found
25 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 2,040 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chato decides to throw a "pachanga" for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party, but when it is time to party, Novio Boy cannot be found
Chato's kitchen by
Gary Soto(
Recording
)
26 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To get the "ratoncitos," little mice, who have moved into the barrio to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas, and more
26 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To get the "ratoncitos," little mice, who have moved into the barrio to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas, and more
The afterlife by
Gary Soto(
Book
)
17 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 1,726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A senior at East Fresno High School lives on as a ghost after his brutal murder in the restroom of a club where he had gone to dance
17 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 1,726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A senior at East Fresno High School lives on as a ghost after his brutal murder in the restroom of a club where he had gone to dance
Taking sides by
Gary Soto(
Book
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29 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and held by 1,456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Fourteen-year-old Lincoln Mendoza, an aspiring basketball player, must come to terms with his divided loyalties when he moves from the Hispanic inner city to a white suburban neighborhood"--Title page verso
29 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and held by 1,456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Fourteen-year-old Lincoln Mendoza, an aspiring basketball player, must come to terms with his divided loyalties when he moves from the Hispanic inner city to a white suburban neighborhood"--Title page verso
Snapshots from the wedding by
Gary Soto(
Book
)
12 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 1,385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maya, the flower girl, describes a Mexican American wedding through snapshots of the day's events, beginning with the procession to the altar and ending with her sleeping after the dance
12 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 1,385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maya, the flower girl, describes a Mexican American wedding through snapshots of the day's events, beginning with the procession to the altar and ending with her sleeping after the dance
Buried onions by
Gary Soto(
Book
)
18 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and Spanish and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When nineteen-year-old Eddie drops out of college, he struggles to find a place for himself as a Mexican American living in a violence-infested neighborhood of Fresno, California
18 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and Spanish and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When nineteen-year-old Eddie drops out of college, he struggles to find a place for himself as a Mexican American living in a violence-infested neighborhood of Fresno, California
The skirt by
Gary Soto(
Book
)
23 editions published between 1992 and 2012 in English and held by 1,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Miata leaves on the school bus the skirt that she is to wear in a dance performance, she needs all her wits to get it back without her parents' finding out that she has lost something yet again
23 editions published between 1992 and 2012 in English and held by 1,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Miata leaves on the school bus the skirt that she is to wear in a dance performance, she needs all her wits to get it back without her parents' finding out that she has lost something yet again
Accidental love by
Gary Soto(
Book
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14 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After unexpectedly falling in love with a "nerdy" boy, fourteen-year-old Marisa works to change her life by transferring to another school, altering some of her behavior, and losing weight
14 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After unexpectedly falling in love with a "nerdy" boy, fourteen-year-old Marisa works to change her life by transferring to another school, altering some of her behavior, and losing weight
Jesse by
Gary Soto(
Book
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20 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in English and held by 1,064 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two Mexican American brothers hope that junior college will help them escape their heritage of tedious physical labor
20 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in English and held by 1,064 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two Mexican American brothers hope that junior college will help them escape their heritage of tedious physical labor
The old man & his door by
Gary Soto(
Book
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14 editions published between 1996 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 1,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a Mexican setting, this fable tells of an old fool's adventures on the way to a barbecue. Misunderstanding his wife's instructions, an old man sets out for a party with a door on his back. This humorous tale is about an old man who cannot seem to listen to his wife. As she leaves for a barbecue, she reminds him to bring "el puerco"--The pig that will be roasted as a main dish. He later wonders why she wants him to bring "la puerta"-the door-but dares not question her. Delightfully illustrated, this story shows that sometimes mistakes turn out for the best
14 editions published between 1996 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 1,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a Mexican setting, this fable tells of an old fool's adventures on the way to a barbecue. Misunderstanding his wife's instructions, an old man sets out for a party with a door on his back. This humorous tale is about an old man who cannot seem to listen to his wife. As she leaves for a barbecue, she reminds him to bring "el puerco"--The pig that will be roasted as a main dish. He later wonders why she wants him to bring "la puerta"-the door-but dares not question her. Delightfully illustrated, this story shows that sometimes mistakes turn out for the best
Neighborhood odes by
Gary Soto(
Book
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12 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in English and held by 1,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twenty-one poems about growing up in an Hispanic neighborhood, highlighting the delights in such everyday items as sprinklers, the park, the library, and pomegranates
12 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in English and held by 1,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twenty-one poems about growing up in an Hispanic neighborhood, highlighting the delights in such everyday items as sprinklers, the park, the library, and pomegranates
Marisol by
Gary Soto(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in English and held by 1,020 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet Marisol Luna, a girl who was born to dance. The family is moving to the Chicago suburbs, and Marisol learns that her new neighborhood doesn't have a dance studio. Instead of giving up, resourceful Marisol is determined to keep dancing. With the help of two friends, she figures out a way to combine her old world with a renewed commitment to stretch and try her hardest
10 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in English and held by 1,020 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet Marisol Luna, a girl who was born to dance. The family is moving to the Chicago suburbs, and Marisol learns that her new neighborhood doesn't have a dance studio. Instead of giving up, resourceful Marisol is determined to keep dancing. With the help of two friends, she figures out a way to combine her old world with a renewed commitment to stretch and try her hardest
Chato goes cruisin' by
Gary Soto(
Book
)
8 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 1,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chato and Novio win a cruise but are disappointed to find that everyone else on board is a dog, and things go from bad to worse when the dogs party themselves sick and it is up to the cats to find help
8 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 1,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chato and Novio win a cruise but are disappointed to find that everyone else on board is a dog, and things go from bad to worse when the dogs party themselves sick and it is up to the cats to find help
Pacific crossing by
Gary Soto(
Book
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27 editions published between 1992 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fourteen-year-old Mexican American Lincoln Mendoza spends a summer with a host family in Japan, encountering new experiences and making new friends
27 editions published between 1992 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fourteen-year-old Mexican American Lincoln Mendoza spends a summer with a host family in Japan, encountering new experiences and making new friends
Chato's kitchen by
Gary Soto(
Recording
)
53 editions published between 1992 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 929 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To get the "ratoncitos," little mice, who have moved into the barrio to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas, and more
53 editions published between 1992 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 929 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To get the "ratoncitos," little mice, who have moved into the barrio to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas, and more
Local news by
Gary Soto(
Book
)
14 editions published between 1993 and 2003 in English and held by 856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of thirteen short stories about the everyday lives of Mexican American young people in California's Central Valley
14 editions published between 1993 and 2003 in English and held by 856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of thirteen short stories about the everyday lives of Mexican American young people in California's Central Valley
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Animals Basketball stories Birthdays Brothers California California--Central Valley (Valley) California--Fresno California--Los Angeles Cats Children's poetry, American Children's stories, American Christmas stories Clothing and dress Cooking, Mexican Cruise ships Dance Dance schools Dogs Doors First loves Friendship Hispanic Americans Illinois--Chicago Japan Love poetry, American Manners and customs Mexican American poets Mexican Americans Mexican American youth Mice Murder Neighborhoods Overweight persons Parties Poets, American Preteens Promises Rings Romance fiction Schools Short stories Sick Single-parent families Skirts Soto, Gary Southern California Teenagers Violence Weddings Young adult poetry, American
