Gary Soto (born April 1952) is an American author and poet. (via Wikipedia)

About Gary Soto

Relatives: Carolyn(wife), Manuel(father: dead), Angie(mother), Rick(older brother), Debra(younger sister)

Genre: Contemporary

Occupation: Author, Poet

Name: Gary soto

Nationality: USA

Children: Two. A girl and a boy

Birthplace: Fresno, California

Awards: Academy of American Poets Prize; American Book Award

Known for: Petty Crimes

Website: http://www.garysoto.com

Influenced By: Thomas Berger, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Pablo Neruda, Carson McCullers, Richard Russo, John Galsworthy, Walter Mosley, Edward Fields, James Crumley, Richard Ford, Christopher Durang, David Mamet, H.E. Bates, A.R. Gurney, Nick Cinturati, Martín Espada, Robertson Davies, Elmore Leonard, and William Shakespeare

Birth Date: Apr 1, 12