Gary Soto

Gary Soto
Soto at the 2001 National Book Festival
Soto at the 2001 National Book Festival
BornGary Anthony Soto
(1952-04-12) April 12, 1952 (age 72)
Fresno, California
OccupationAuthor, poet
EducationMFA
Alma materUC Irvine, CSU Fresno
Period1977-present
Genrepoetry, novels, memoirs, children's literature
Notable worksPetty Crimes
New and Selected Poems
Living Up the Street
Notable awardsAcademy of American Poets Prize
American Book Award
NEA Fellowship
Guggenheim Fellowship
Website
garysoto.com

Gary Anthony Soto (born April 12, 1952) is an American poet, novelist, and memoirist.