Next Up at Fenway

<p>Marcos Baez had many loves.</p><p>First was his mother.</p><p>Next came baseball.</p><p>Reggaeton and bachata.</p><p>A girl stole his heart.</p><p>Then he realized a love greater still.</p><p>Learning.</p><p><br></p><p>Through the story of Marcos Baez and Fenway High Steve Marantz shows the humanity and prospects of Latino students in our nation's public schools. Next Up at Fenway</em> gives us a window into how social forces and education policy decisions are playing out in real people's lives - for better and worse - within America's fastest growing demographic. This book is both Americana and a reality check for the 21st</sup> century. </p>- Sonia Chang-Diaz Massachusetts state senator and former teacher</p>