Twenty-four vignettes portray a young Italian-American boy's dream to become a great baseball player like Joe DiMaggio.
Davey describes how he spends his time after school trying to keep safe and warm until he can meet his mother and older brother when the shelter opens at eight o'clock.
Named after the mighty Babe Ruth, Ruth DiMarco has some big shoes to fill. But she's already on her way to achieving her dream of becoming a major-league baseball player....
In three separate stories, a boy with Down syndrome makes a new friend, helps his sister with a difficult decision, and finally draws a picture he likes.
A collection of short stories about young people in a variety of urban situations and settings.
A collection of short stories about young people in a variety of urban situations and settings.
A collection of short stories about young people in a variety of urban situations and settings.