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In this collection of short essays, Gary Soto recalls his childhood in Fresno, California, from the perspective of a five‑year‑old who knew best what was at ground level. He paints everyday moments—the scent of summer grass, the feel of worn sneakers, the hum of city life—with vivid detail, weaving his personal history with broader observations of American social customs and youth culture.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Gary Soto
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