Gary Soto is one of the famous Poet, who was born on the memorable day of April 12 in the year 1952. Hailing from the vibrant city of California, Gary Soto is a proud citizen of United States.
Mexican-American poet and novelist best known for The Tale of Sunlight, his 1978 Pulitzer Prize-nominated poetry collection. He is also famous for Living Up the Street, a 1985 American Book Award-winning memoir, as well as several works of fiction for children.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Gary Soto continues to be an inspiration for many.
Personal Information
Details about Gary Soto
Popular As:
Gary Soto
First Name:
Gary
Last Name:
Soto
Gender:
Male
Birthday:
April 12
Birth Year:
1952
Age:
71-years
Siblings:
Rick Soto, Debra Soto
Education:
Fresno City College; Theodore Roosevelt High School
Career
He attended the University of California-Irvine and California State University-Fresno.
He wrote Baseball in April and other award-winning books for children and young adults.
Family
He was born in Fresno, California to a Mexican- American family. He married Carolyn Oda in 1975 and he has a son named Mariko. He was inspired by the literary work of John Steinbeck.
Gary Soto Timeline
1910
Soto was born to Mexican-American parents Manuel (1910–1957) and Angie Soto (1924-).
1957
Soto's father died in 1957, when he was five years old.
1974
A. degree in English in 1974, studying with poet Philip Levine.
1976
Soto's first collection of poems, The Elements of San Joaquin, won the United States Award of the International Poetry Forum in 1976 prior to its publication in the Pitt Poetry Series in 1977.
1985
In 1985, his memoir Living Up the Street received the Before Columbus Foundation's American Book Award.
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1993
In 1993, Soto received the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Film Excellence from the Association for Library Service to Children for his production work on the film The Pool Party.
1995
Beginning in 1995 with Chato's Kitchen (Chato y su cena), Soto released a series of children's picture books in Spanish and English about a real, cool cat (gato), a low rider from the barrio of East Los Angeles.
1999
In 1999, Soto received the Hispanic Heritage Award for Literature, the Author-Illustrator Civil Rights Award from the National Education Association, and the PEN Center West Book Award for Petty Crimes.
2000
They were illustrated by Susan Guevara, and the second one Chato and the Party Animals (Chato y los amigos pachangueros.) (2000) won the Pura Belpre Medal for best illustration in 2002.
2004
The series continued with Chato Goes Cruisin' (2004) and Chato's Day of Dead (2006).
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2009
Soto became the sponsor for the Pattonville High School Spanish National Honor Society in 2009.
2011
In 2011, the Old Administration Building at Fresno City College became the permanent home of the Gary Soto Literary Museum.
2014
In 2014, Soto received the Phoenix Award for his 1994 children's book Jesse.
