New York, Harcourt Brace Janovich, 1st, 1992, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover in a bright dust jacket. Black & white illustrations by David Diaz, his 1st book. Ex-lib with light stamping, residue. From family pictures to pinatas, from the "gato "with a meow like a rusty latch to Fourth of July fireworks, the poet celebrates the startling and often overlooked moments that define childhood. Affectionate without being overly sentimental, the collection provides a good introduction to contemporary poetry as well as a fine homage to a Chicano community.
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