Gary Soto | |
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 Soto at the 2001 National Book Festival | |
| Born | Gary Anthony Soto April 12, 1952 Fresno, California |
| Occupation | Author, poet |
| Education | MFA |
| Alma mater | UC Irvine, CSU Fresno |
| Period | 1977-present |
| Genre | poetry, novels, memoirs, children's literature |
| Notable works | Petty Crimes New and Selected Poems Living Up the Street |
| Notable awards | Academy of American Poets Prize American Book Award NEA Fellowship Guggenheim Fellowship |
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Gary Anthony Soto (born April 12, 1952) is an American poet, novelist, and memoirist.