The Skirt is written by Gary Soto. It's about a young girl Miata who was a student of folklorico dancing. An unfortunate situation occurred when Miata forgets her shirt on the school bus. The adventure starts when she and her friend Ana go out to search for the shirt on a number of school buses. Will she get the shirt for her Sunday folklorico performance? Read the book and find out. This book is Contemporary Realistic Fiction and an easy to read novel for 7-11 year olds.It is written by Gary Soto who was born and raised in Fresno Cal. He was the finalist for both the Los Angeles Times Book Award. He has received the Literature Award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, the Author Illustrator Civil Rights Award from the National Education Association, and the PEN Center West Book Award for Petty Crimes. He is the author of numerous poems which have appeared in various magazines. You can read more about Gary Soto and his interests and life on his website.
http://www.garysoto.com/
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