About This Book

In this quiet, gentle novella reminiscent of Sarah, Plain and Tall, award-winning picture book writer Tony Johnston creates a moving story about a loving Chicano family in East LA. Filled with love, hope, and the exquisite beauty of a very special community, Tony Johnston's first novel is a warm and memorable gem.

Praise for Any Small Goodness 

"The message is positive and the episodes, while occasionally serious, are more often humorous and gratifying." — School Library Journal

"In her first novel, popular picture-book author Johnston tells a warm, upbeat story of a Mexican family newly arrived in Los Angeles." — Booklist