Unlike many authors, Gary Soto never thought about becoming a writer when he was a kid. Instead, he wanted to be a priest or a paleontologist — a scientist who studies fossils and bones.

Gary Soto -- A Mexican-American voice that speaks for all ... The story collections and picture books created by Gary Soto are clearly set in Mexican-American communities, yet their universal themes

As a Chicano working-class poet, Soto sometimes uses figurative language that might be unfamiliar to and difficult for some readers. Occasionally, he uses a Spanish word or phrase.

The Life and Works of ; Gary Soto; ... Gary Soto was born in Fresno, California in 1952. He grew up there in a Chicano community in the San Joaquin Valley.

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Gary Soto was born in Fresno, California, in April, 1952, to working-class Mexican-American parents. At a young age, he worked in the fields of the San Joaquin Valley. ... Poems by ; Gary Soto

Gary Soto is a man who writes from experience. ... Gary Soto was born on April 12, 1952, the second child of Manuel and Angie Soto.

Gary Soto writes about the lives of Mexican Americans, about nature, and about personal dreams. ... Home > Language Arts > Novel Guides > Author Profiles > Gary Soto

The Afterlife; Gary Soto; You'd think a knife in the ribs would be the end of things, but for Chuy, that's when his life at last gets interesting.

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