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Gary Soto is born
He is born in Fresno, California. -
Death of his father
Soto's father died in an accident at Sunmaid Raisin Company when he is only 5 years old. -
Graduates Roosevelt High School
He graduates with a 1.6 GPA out of Roosevelt High School. -
Graduates Fresno State College
He graduates from Fresno State College with a degree in English Studies. -
Gary Soto Gets Married
He gets married to his wife, Carolyn Oda. -
First Book is Published
He publishes his first book (The Elements of San Joaquin). -
Soto Has a Daughter
His daughter Mariko Heidi Soto is born. -
Gets Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry
His book (The Tale of Sunlight) is nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. -
Receives Andrew Carnegie Medal for Film Excellence
He earns the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Film Excellence from the Association for Liberty Service to Children for his production work on the film, The Pool Party. -
Graduates University of California Irvine
He graduates University of California Irvine and earned an MFA. -
Receives the Hispanic Heritage Award
He earns the Hispanic Heritage Award for his work, Petty Crimes. -
Speaks at the National Book Festival
Soto speaks at the National Book Festival -
Gary Soto Museum Opens
The Gary Soto literary museum opens up at Fresno City College.