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Gary Soto: Amazon KDP author data
As of Nov 6, 2026, Gary Soto has 23 books on Amazon, 18 of them on a best-seller list in the last 30 days (best rank #15), mostly in Hispanic & Latino, Pregnancy, Literary.
| Median price | $7.15 |
|---|---|
| Price range (middle 50%) | $6.92 – $8.91 |
| Median reviews | 58 |
| Total reviews | 5,177 |
| New books (30 days) | 0 |
| Breakout books (30 days) | 0 |
What stands out
- 78% of the catalog made a best-seller list in the last 30 days: the whole backlist sells, not one hit.
- Median price $7.15, 18% below the median of their main category, Hispanic & Latino.
Gary Soto's best-ranked books
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Pacific Crossing: A Story About Martial Arts, Baseball, and Brotherhood in Japan for Kids (Ages 8-12)
by Gary Soto
- Price$6.39
- Rating4.6
- Reviews20
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A Fire in My Hands: Revised and Expanded Edition – Vivid YA Poetry on the Joys and Sorrows of Latino Youth in California
by Gary Soto
- Price$11.99
- Rating4.9
- Reviews15
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Taking Sides: An Engaging Basketball Book About Playing Against Old Friends from the Barrio for Kids (Ages 8-12)
by Gary Soto
- Price$6.75
- Rating4.6
- Reviews169
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A Summer Life (Laurel-Leaf Books)
by Gary Soto
- Price$6.99
- Rating4.2
- Reviews67
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Petty Crimes: Hard-Hitting Short Stories about Mexican American Youths Facing Life's Challenges for Kids (Ages 10-12)
by Gary Soto
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews11
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Facts of Life: Stories — A YA Short Story Collection About the Humor of Growing Up
by Gary Soto
- Price$6.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews42
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FAQ
How many books does Gary Soto have on Amazon?
KDPTop tracks 23 of their books; 18 made an Amazon list in the last 30 days.
Which categories does Gary Soto publish in?
Their books chart most often in Hispanic & Latino, Pregnancy, Literary.
How does Gary Soto price their books?
The median price is $7.15; half of the books cost $6.92–$8.91.
Has Gary Soto released new books recently?
0 new books in the last 30 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.