Reluctantly, young Monchi becomes more and more involved in the activities of a local gang, until a tragic event involving his cousin forces him to make a choice about the course of his life.
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It Doesnt Have To Be This Way: A Barrio Story is a 1999 Parents Choice Approved Winner.
Luis J. Rodriguez is the critically acclaimed author of Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A., the inspiring story of how he found a way out of gang life in Los Angeles. Now a prominent poet, author, and educator, Rodriguez frequently travels throughout the country, educating the public about youth and violence, and counseling young people in gangs. He lives in Chicago with his wife, Trini Rodriguez, and their two young sons.
Daniel Galvez has been creating public murals since 1976. His photo-realist style and focus on the strength of the human spirit have earned him numerous awards and national recognition. His public commissions have included a mural on Chinese immigration to California; a memorial to Vietnam veterans; and a tribute to Malcolm X at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York. Galvez lives in Oakland, California, with his wife, librarian Joan Galvez.
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