Gary Soto

By harrisonjb3

  • Birth

    Gary Soto was born in Fresno, California on April 12,1952

  • Fathers Death

    Gary Soto's father died in 1957 in a freak accident when Gary was 5 years old. This has inspired Gary to write the poems and books that he has.

  • MFA

    He earned an MFA from the University of California Irvine in 1976.

  • United States Award

    won the United States Award of the International Poetry Forum in 1976

  • First book Published

    Soto wrote his first book of poetry, "The Elements of San Joaquin"

  • Pulitzer Nomination

    His second book, "The Tale of Sunlight" was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize

  • Carnegie Medal

    Received the Andrew Carnegie medal for film excellence for the production work on the film The Pool Party.

  • Hispanic Heritage Award for Literature

    Received the Hispanic Heritage Award for Literature

  • Gary Soto Museum

    The Gary Soto Museum opened at Fresno State College in 2010 but has since closed.

  • Most Recent Book

    His most recent book is called, A Path to the World.