--- product_id: 3542215 title: "Baseball in April and Other Stories: Award-Winning Tales About Friendship, Youth, and Growing Up for Kids (Ages 8-12)" price: "$20.55" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/3542215-baseball-in-april-and-other-stories-award-winning-tales-about store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 4.6/5 Star Rating Award-Winning Stories 10th Anniversary Edition Baseball in April and Other Stories: Award-Winning Tales About Friendship, Youth, and Growing Up for Kids (Ages 8-12) **Price:** $20.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Dive into the stories that every kid—and grown-up—wishes they’d lived! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Baseball in April and Other Stories: Award-Winning Tales About Friendship, Youth, and Growing Up for Kids (Ages 8-12) - **How much does it cost?** $20.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/3542215-baseball-in-april-and-other-stories-award-winning-tales-about) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Acclaim:** Join thousands who cherish this ALA Best Book for Young Adults and Horn Book Fanfare Selection. - • **Perfect for Ages 8-12:** Engage young readers with accessible, meaningful narratives that spark empathy and reflection. - • **Timeless Tales of Youth:** Celebrate the universal journey of growing up with stories that resonate across generations. - • **Authentic Cultural Voice:** Experience the rich, heartfelt perspective of young Latine life in the U.S., crafted by acclaimed author Gary Soto. - • **Relatable Slice-of-Life Vignettes:** From Little League tryouts to family quirks, these stories capture the humor and heart of everyday childhood. ## Overview Baseball in April and Other Stories is the 10th Anniversary Edition of Gary Soto’s acclaimed short story collection, featuring award-winning tales that explore friendship, youth, and growing up. With a 4.6-star rating from 347 reviews, this collection offers authentic, relatable stories inspired by Soto’s own experiences, making it a beloved read for kids ages 8-12 and a standout in children’s Hispanic & Latino and baseball literature. ## Description In Gary Soto's acclaimed short story collection, the small events of daily life reveal big themes—love and friendship, youth and growing up, success and failure. Calling on his own experiences of growing up in California's Central Valley, Soto brings to life the joy and pain of young people everywhere. From crooked teeth, ponytailed girls, and embarrassing grandfathers to annoying brothers, Little League tryouts, and karate lessons, Soto writes about everyday life with humor and empathy. This moving collection—an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Booklist Editors’ Choice, and Horn Book Fanfare Selection—expresses the truths of growing up. "[Soto's] sensitivity to young people's concerns and his ability to portray the world as it is perceived by children is nothing less than remarkable." — Los Angeles Times Book Review Plus don't miss Gary Soto's Local News , which The Horn Book called a "first-rate collection from a perceptive and sensitive chronicler of ordinary life." Review: Great AR Book, fun read. - My son loved the book! Great AR Book read! Review: Fantastic - Gary Soto rights these slice of life vignettes that tell such a beautiful story of young Latine life in the United States. ## Features - 10th Anniversary Edition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #67,340 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #108 in Children's Hispanic & Latino Books #114 in Children's Baseball Books (Books) #286 in Children's Short Story Collections | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 347 Reviews | ## Images ![Baseball in April and Other Stories: Award-Winning Tales About Friendship, Youth, and Growing Up for Kids (Ages 8-12) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81flq4N3F2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great AR Book, fun read. *by R***S on April 15, 2026* My son loved the book! Great AR Book read! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic *by J***. on March 17, 2022* Gary Soto rights these slice of life vignettes that tell such a beautiful story of young Latine life in the United States. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excelente producto *by F***A on September 21, 2025* excelente producto --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/3542215-baseball-in-april-and-other-stories-award-winning-tales-about](https://www.desertcart.us/products/3542215-baseball-in-april-and-other-stories-award-winning-tales-about) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-09*