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Local News is a vibrant anthology by Gary Soto, featuring thirteen short stories that chronicle the daily experiences of Mexican American teens in California’s Central Valley. The volume also contains a poem, a novel excerpt, and a biographical sketch of the author, providing readers with a broader context for Soto’s cultural insights and writing style. Through humorous and heartfelt narratives, the stories explore adolescence, family dynamics, and community identity, offering a relatable and authentic snapshot of young life in a diverse setting.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Gary Soto
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