soto, gary

Features analysis of the plays most frequently studied in literature classes. Entries include: introduction providing overview of play; brief biography of playwright; plot summary; discussion of play's principal themes; understandable essays on play's construction; and excerpted critical commentary.

Provides analysis of the most frequently studied poems in literature courses. Each entry contains author biography (if attributed), poem text, poem summary, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Provides analysis of the most frequently studied poems in literature courses. Contains author biography (if attributed), poem text, poem summary, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

The author describes his experiences growing up as a Mexican American in Fresno, California.

Presents a collection of poems by well-known children's writer Gary Soto that captures the essence of everyday life.

Contains forty-eight narratives, set mostly in the author's hometown, Fresno, and the San Francisco Bay area, in which he reflects on the wonders of the everyday world.

The poet recreates the life he experienced as a Chicano growing up in California's Central Valley.

This book is a biography of Gary Soto, author and poet, whose popular books include "Buried Onions," "Chato's Kitchen," and "Neighborhood Odes.".

The poet recreates the life he experienced as a Chicano growing up in California's Central Valley.

Presents a brief biography of author Gary Soto, including his writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of his books, a biographical timeline, and awards he has received.