Jimmy Santiago Baca Books in Order
Jimmy Santiago Baca, a celebrated poet and writer of Apache and Chicano heritage, crafts powerful narratives that delve into the complexities of identity, culture, and the human experience. Known for his evocative and poignant voice, Baca's writing often explores themes of social justice, personal struggle, and the resilience of the human spirit. A prolific author, he has published numerous collections of poetry, including the critically acclaimed "Immigrants in Our Own Land," which won the American Book Award in 1979. This seminal work, along with other notable publications, has established Baca as a leading figure in contemporary American literature. Through his writing, he sheds light on the lives and struggles of marginalized communities, offering a unique perspective on the American experience.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Jimmy Santiago Baca
- #1AmazonA Place to Stand(2001)
- #2AmazonAdolescents on the Edge (With: Releah Lent)(2010)
- #3AmazonLaughing in the Light(2020)
- #4AmazonFired up with You! : Poems of a Niagara Vision (With: Barbara Mor,Robert Volbrecht,Will Inman)(1977)
- #5AmazonWhat's Happening(1982)
- #6AmazonPoems Taken From My Yard(1986)
- #7AmazonMartín & Meditations on the South Valley(1987)
- #8AmazonBlack Mesa Poems(1989)
- #9AmazonImmigrants in Our Own LandSelected Early Poems(1990)
- #10AmazonWorking in the Dark(1991)
- #11AmazonSet This Book On Fire!(1999)
- #12AmazonQue Linda La Brisa(2001)
- #13AmazonHealing Earthquakes(2001)
- #14AmazonC-Train and Thirteen Mexicans(2002)
- #15AmazonThe Importance of a Piece of Paper(2004)
- #16AmazonWinter Poems Along the Rio Grande(2004)
- #17AmazonSpring Poems Along the Rio Grande(2007)
- #18AmazonRita and Julia(2008)
- #19AmazonStories from the Edge(2010)
- #20AmazonThe Face(2013)
- #21AmazonSinging at the Gates(2014)
- #22AmazonWhen I Walk Through That Door, I Am(2019)
- #23AmazonNuke Rebuke(1984)
- #24AmazonProse and Poetry of the American West(1991)
- #25AmazonAloud: Voices from the Nuyorican Poets Cafe(1994)
- #26AmazonLetters to America(1995)
- #27AmazonBordering Fires: The Vintage Book of Contemporary Mexican and Chicana and Chicano Literature(2006)
- #28AmazonFrom the Inside Out: Letters to Young Men and Other Writings(2009)
- #29AmazonDedicated to the People of Darfur(2009)
- #30AmazonWalls Turned Sideways: Artists Confront the Justice System(2019)
- #31AmazonVoices of Change Workbook(2021)
About Jimmy Santiago Baca
Jimmy Santiago Baca, a celebrated poet and writer of Apache and Chicano heritage, crafts powerful narratives that delve into the complexities of identity, culture, and the human experience. Known for his evocative and poignant voice, Baca's writing often explores themes of social justice, personal struggle, and the resilience of the human spirit. A prolific author, he has published numerous collections of poetry, including the critically acclaimed "Immigrants in Our Own Land," which won the American Book Award in 1979. This seminal work, along with other notable publications, has established Baca as a leading figure in contemporary American literature. Through his writing, he sheds light on the lives and struggles of marginalized communities, offering a unique perspective on the American experience.
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