New York: Henry Holt, (2005.). SIGNED hardcover first edition - Carlson's second bilingual collection of poems (10 years after 'Cool Salsa' was published) - some originally written in Spanish and translated into English, others originally in English and translated into Spanish - celebrating all the hopes and fears that come with growing up Hispanic in America. Includes contributions from Oscar Hijuelos, Gary Soto, Luis J. Rodriguez, Sandra Castillo, David Hernandez, Martin Espada , Willie Perdomo, Trinidad Sanchez, and more.SIGNED by Luis J Rodriguez at this poem "La Chucha." En espanol y anglais. Glossary, notes on the authors. xix, 140 pp. ISBN: 0-8050-76166.

New York: Henry Holt, (2008). First edition - "Poems of Cuba's Struggle for Freedom." A history of the fight for independence by Cubans, from 1868-1896, as told in the words of Rosa, a herbalist who used her skills to help the rebels. Includes an historical note, chronology, references. 171 pp.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1997. dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Second novel by this young Cuban writer who was nominated for the National Book Award for her first book. SIGNED on title page. 300 pp. ISBN: 0-679-450904.

New York: World Publishing Co., (1971.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Novel about a Spanish Cuban family in Tampa adjusting to the larger American scene of society - it "weaves back and forth in time and place: Cuba, Key West, Tampa, New York, from the middle of the 19th century to the present day." 215 pp.