Overview

Growing up poor in the barrios of Fresno, California, Gary Soto found it nearly impossible to imagine a better life for himself. Yet this child of farm workers was able to escape his life of poverty and despair to become a popular and versatile author. His work, ranging from poetry, fiction, and autobiographical essays for adults to novels, short stories, poetry, and picture books for young readers, explores what it is like to grow up as a Mexican American in the United States. """"Gary Soto"""" is the inspirational biography of a critically acclaimed writer who was able to transcend his humble beginnings thanks to his ability to touch others with his remarkable literary offerings.

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Author:   Dennis Abrams
Publisher:   Chelsea House Publishers
Imprint:   Chelsea House Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 17.30cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   0.407kg
ISBN:  

9780791095294

ISBN 10:   0791095290
Pages:   120
Publication Date:   30 June 2008
Recommended Age:   Grades 6 - 12
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Young adult ,  Children's (6-12) ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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... informed and informative...Ýa very highly recommended addition to...library reference collections...for its exceptional grasp of this popular author's life and works.

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Dennis Abrams is the author of several books, including biographies of Barbara Park, Anthony Horowitz, Hamid Karzai, and Ty Cobb for Chelsea House. He attended Antioch College, where he majored in English and communications, and currently lives in Houston, Texas.

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