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The birth of Gary Soto
On this Day Gary Soto was born in Fresno, California. -
family struggles
His family had a hard time finding work. His family moved all the time. He was not a good student at an early age. -
becoming an educated person
Gary Soto graduated from California State University in 1974. He earned a degree in English studies. -
graduate school
Gary Soto finishes his graduate studies a the University of California. There he discovered that he wants to become a writer. -
inspiration
He meets and is inspired by the best Latin American writer the novelist Gabriel García Márquez. -
first book
He publishes his first boon in the summer of 1977. The title of the book is: The Elements of San Joaquin. -
Pulitzer Prize nomination
The Tale of Sunlight was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry -
Medal for Film Excellence
Gary Soto received the prestigious Andrew Carnegie Medal for Film Excellence from the Association for Library Service to Children for his production work on the film The Pool Party. -
Hispanic Heritage Award for Literature
Gary Soto reveived the Hispanic Heritage Award for Literature for Petty Crimes. -
Gary Soto Literary Museum
The Old Administration Building at Fresno City College will become the permanent home of the Gary Soto Literary Museum.
