Kino and Juana wake up to find their baby Coyotito stung by a scorpion. Juana takes the baby to the doctor, but the doctor refuses to help. Kino and Juana take the baby to the doctor's house, where they discover eight pearls. The doctor leaves, leaving Kino furious and angry
1955 epic drama directed by Elia Kazan based on John Steinbeck's novel. James Dean stars as Caleb Trask, a troubled young man seeking father's love. Film shot in Mendocino and Salinas Valley, California. Dean's only film released during his lifetime
Born in 1902 in Salinas, California to German, English, and Irish parents. Worked on ranches and sugar beet farms during summers. Studied English literature at Stanford University but left without degree
Born in Salinas, California in 1902. Grew up in rural town and worked on local ranches. Experiences in Steinbeck Country influenced his writing
John Steinbeck's 1937 novella tells story of migrant workers in Depression-era California. George Milton and Lennie Small travel from farm to farm seeking work
Steinbeck's works are timeless and deeply connected to California's Salinas valley. His novels explore ordinary people struggling through life. He wrote in various forms including novellas, epic novels, and nonfiction