An anthology of contemporary Latino fiction, featuring the work of 29 writers who live in the United States and write in English.

Customs -- In search of Epifano -- The white bedspread -- On Francisco el Penitente's first becoming a Santero and thereby sealing his fate -- Chata -- Salvador late or early -- Nellie -- Tito's good-bye -- Frazer Avenue -- Confession -- The useless servants -- City for sale -- In the South -- The ingredient -- Spider's bite -- The coast is clear -- The movie maker -- American history -- Martes -- My life as a redneck -- Blizzard!!! -- La yerba sin raiz -- Saturnino el Magnifico -- Roaches -- Abuela Marielita -- Settlements -- The clocks, ribbons, mountain, lakes, and clouds of Jennifer Marginat Feliciano -- Fresh fruit -- Two sketches : The last ministrel in California; and, The laughter of my father.