kamerin lee:gary soto By cnruncw Apr 12, 1952 Born April 12th 1952 in Fresno California Born April 12th 1952 in Fresno California Nov 19, 1957 Dad died in 1957 when when Gary Soto was 5 years old Nov 19, 1967 Had single mother with two siblings so he had to work instead of school Sep 5, 1972 Fresno College and that's when he started to write poetry Aug 19, 1975 In 1975 Gary Soto got married to Carolyne Oda Mar 30, 1980 Had a daughter Dec 19, 1985 "Before Columbus" was 1st poem published in 1985 Apr 28, 2001 "Poetry Lover" published 2001 Sep 17, 2012 AWon Hspanic Heritage Award in 2012
