Books by Gary Soto

Hector and Mando's photograph of a robbery gets published, leading to a hilarious and suspenseful pursuit by two bumblin

Eight-year-old Nicole is amazed when her ordinary cat, Pip, begins to speak, but not in English; Pip is speaking Spanish

For kids navigating school elections and friendly rivalry, this book explores friendship and determination in a humorous

Maria accidentally loses her mother's diamond ring while helping make tamales for Christmas Eve. Panic and a hilarious t

Ricky borrows a big bushy mustache from a school costume to look like his father, but when it goes missing, his dad come

A collection of poems capturing the adventures and close friendship of two boys as they navigate school, sports, and gro

Chato, a hip cat from East Los Angeles, decides to throw an unforgettable birthday bash for his pal, Novio Boy. Get read