A Fire In My Hands

An expanded version of A Fire in My Hands, Gary's Soto's acclaimed collection of poems about growing up Latino, now in paperback.

A collection of poems brings to life themes of growing up, family, friendship, and first love.

The author recounts her childhood in late-nineteenth-century Nebraska, describes her adult life on a ranch, and discusses her lifelong interest in making quilts

A woman reveals some of the secrets she learned during her travels through Central America that enabled her to become a psychic.

The author's twenty-one poems are about the themes of life and each is preceded by a personal anecdote.

Basha is a distinguished poet and writer. He is the author of various books of poetry and a co-author of a novel. In this volume he is introduced with the sounds of poetry that are all about the powerful passion and patriotism for the homeland. In this aspect, his poetry converses in a specific literary and aesthetic condition, which flows and emerges from the times and cultural contexts where the subject takes place. Therefore it is turned into a mirror of his own experience and time, it is turned into a reflection of his country men's worry, introduces the creating subject which is challenging with poetry the waves of life, the eras and the worst things that could happen. NDUE UKAJ SUEDI NOVEMBER, 2010

For use in schools and libraries only. In this revised and expanded edition, this book presents a collection of poems by well-known children's writer Gary Soto that capture the essence of everyday life.

“From birdhouses to shadow puppets, the variety of projects included are delightful . . . An effective medley of concept, poetry, and artwork.”—School Library Journal For young makers and artists, brief, lively poems illustrated by a New York Times bestselling duo celebrate the pleasures of working with your hands. Building, baking, folding, drawing, shaping . . . making something with your own hands is a special, personal experience. Taking an idea from your imagination and turning it into something real is satisfying and makes the maker proud. With My Hands is an inspiring invitation to tap into creativity and enjoy the hands-on energy that comes from making things. “Poetry sparks an irresistible, primal urge to twist, cut, paint, draw, glue, carve, whittle, daub, tie, hammer, to simply make.”—Kirkus Reviews “A cheery reminder of the pride of creating something and the many forms art can take.”—Publishers Weekly “Whether invoking cooking, sewing, tying knots, or other undertakings, this provides an enjoyable springboard for aspiring makers.”—Booklist

Children point out various parts of their bodies and mention their uses.

At a high school party, a girl finds her best friend murdered, only to be discovered holding the weapon and accused of the crime.